BITTERCRESS Definition & Meaning

bittercress

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noun

any cruciferous plant of the genus Cardamine, including the white-flowered hairy bittercress ( C. hirsuta ) of widespread distribution and the purple-flowered coralroot bittercress ( C. bulbifera ), predominantly of Finland.

bittercress

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noun

one of several perennial or annual plants of the genus Cardamine , that are related to lady's-smock, including hairy bittercress ( C. hirsuta ), a common weed resembling shepherd's purse, with which it is often confused: family: Brassicaceae (crucifers)

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of bittercress¹

First recorded in 1855–60; bitter ( def ) + cress ( def )

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Forget the impending dandelions and violets; I’m talking about established winter weeds, whose roots now go deep — interlopers like henbit, chickweed, bittercress and ground ivy.

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A weeding knife or sharp hoe will make quick work of bittercress, henbit, chickweed and speedwell.

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Those delicate baby plants will become oceans of henbit, chickweed and bittercress at the first hint of spring.

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Check beds for bittercress, annual poa, chickweed and henbit.

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The moose is garnished with flecks of pickled winter chanterelles, dark bittercress leaves and crisp, celadon-green caribou moss.

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