Cardamine Collection

Cuckoo flower or Ladys smock (Cardamine pratensis) on Hawkesbury Common, Gloucestershire, England, UK. April

Alpine bittercress, Cardamine bellidifolia
5855950 Alpine bittercress, Cardamine bellidifolia; (add.info.: Alpine bittercress, Cardamine bellidifolia. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora")

Bittercress, Cardamine species (un altra dentaria). Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an
FLO4674334 Bittercress, Cardamine species (un altra dentaria). Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea Mattioli's Discorsi

Cuckoo flower or lady's smock, Cardamine pratensis
5855949 Cuckoo flower or lady's smock, Cardamine pratensis; (add.info.: Cuckoo flower or lady's smock, Cardamine pratensis)

Orange-tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines), male on Cuckooflower (Cardamine pratensis). Brackagh Moss National Nature Reserve, Portadown, County Armagh, Republic of Ireland. May

Two Orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) roosting at dawn on Cuckooflower (Cardamine pratensis), one of its larval food plants. Hertfordshire, England. UK. May. Focus Stacked

Pink flowered ladies smock or cuckow-flower, Cardamine pratensis
5856698 Pink flowered ladies smock or cuckow-flower, Cardamine pratensis by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Pink flowered ladies smock or cuckoo-flower, Cardamine pratensis)

Three-leaved Bittercress (Cardamine trifolia) (colour litho)
2638946 Three-leaved Bittercress (Cardamine trifolia) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hairy Bittercress (Cardamine asarifolia) (colour litho)
2638944 Hairy Bittercress (Cardamine asarifolia) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Meadow ladies smock, Cardamine pratensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1800

Bittercress, Cardamine species (un altra dentaria). Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea Mattiolis Discorsi di P.A

Cuckoo flower, Cardamine pratensis. Handcoloured woodblock engravings from James Mains Popular Botany, Orr and Smith, London, 1835. James Main (1775-1846) was a Scottish gardener, botanist and writer

Watercress, Nasturtium officinale, and pennyroyal, Mentha pulegium. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Cuckooflower, Cardamine pratensis, Cardamine des pres. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lebrun after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr

Coralroot, Cardamine bulbifera (Bulbiferous coral-wort, Dentaria bulbifera). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes

Foxglove, Digitalis purpurea, and ladys smock
Foxglove, Digitalis purpurea, Didynamia, 1, 2, and ladys smock, Cardamine pratensis, Tetradynamia, 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

five-leaflet bitter-cress or showy toothwort
Five-leaflet bitter-cress or showy toothwort, Cardamine pentaphyllos (Dentaria pentaphyllos). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after an illustration by John Curtis from Samuel Curtis

Showy toothwort, Cardamine pentaphyllos (Five-leaved toothwort, Dentaria pentaphylla). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation of

Curtis British Entomology Plate 630
Coleoptera: Altica ochripes = Phyllotreta ochripes [Plant: Cardamine impatiens (Narrow-leaved Bitter-cress)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 418
Coleoptera: Oxyporus maxillosus = Creophilus maxillosus (Scarce Oxyporus) [Plant: Cardamine hirsuta (Hairy Ladies? Smock)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 179
Coleoptera: Elaphrus uliginosus (Dark-legged Elaphrus) [Plant: Cardamine pratensis (Common Ladies? Smock)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 144
Coleoptera: Cacidula scutellata = Coccidula scutellata (Spotted Cacidula) [Plant: Cardamine bulbifera (Dentaria bulbifera, Bulbiferous Coral-wort)] Date: 1824-39

Alpine Northern-rockcress (Cardamine alpina) (colour litho)
2638945 Alpine Northern-rockcress (Cardamine alpina) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nine-leaved Coral Wort (Dentaria enneaphyllos) (colour litho)
2638948 Nine-leaved Coral Wort (Dentaria enneaphyllos) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mignonette-Leaved Bitter-Cress (Cardamine resedifolia, Arabis bellidioides
2638947 Mignonette-Leaved Bitter-Cress (Cardamine resedifolia, Arabis bellidioides, Cardamine heterophylla) (colour litho) by German School

Orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) two females on Cuckooflower (Cardamine pratensis). The Netherlands. March

CARDAMINE PRATENSIS
LADYS SMOCK, or CUCKOO FLOWER, or MEADOW CRESS Date: early 20th century

Orange tip butterfly (Anthocaris cardamines) on Cuckoo flower / Ladys smock (Cardamine pratensis), Hertfordshire, England, UK, April - Focus Stacked

Cuckoo-flower (Cardamine pratensis) at sunrise, Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium, May 2013

RF- Orange Tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) female resting on Cuckooflower (Cardamine pratensis). North Devon, UK. April

Cuckoo flower or Ladys smock (Cardamine pratensis), Ireland, Europe

Cuckoo Flower -Cardamine pratensis-, Hesse, Germany

Coralroot (Cardamine bulbifera)

Bee-fly (Bombyliidae) on Ladys Smock (Cardamine pratensis)

Picture No. 10886822
Coralroot or Coral-root Bittercress - in flower - With bulbils on stem - in beech woodland (Cardamine bulbifera ) Date:

Picture No. 10896751
Cuckoo Flower - blooming with morning dew on a meadow in early spring (Cardamine pratensis) Date:

Young plant of hairy bittercress, Cardamine hirsuta, an annual garden weed

Flowers of hairy bittercress, Cardamine hirsuta

Young plants of hairy bittercress, Cardamine hirsuta, on soil

Hairy bittercress, Cardamine hirsuta, seedling with two early true leaves and cotyledons

Five-leaved Toothwort (Dentaria quinquefolia) close-up of flowers, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Italy, June

Cardamine Pratensis
LADYs SMOCK

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Cardamine, also known as Cuckoo flower or Lady's smock, is a delicate and beautiful plant found in various parts of the world. One can spot this enchanting flower on Hawkesbury Common, where it adds a touch of elegance to the landscape. Its vibrant pink petals attract the attention of many creatures, including the male Orange-tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines), which can often be seen gracefully perched upon its blossoms. In Hertfordshire, England, during May mornings, one might witness two Orange-tip butterflies roosting at dawn on the Cuckoo flower. These butterflies rely on this plant as one of their larval food sources. The sight is truly mesmerizing and showcases nature's intricate connections. The Pink-flowered Lady's smock or Cuckow-flower (Cardamine pratensis) is another variation that captivates with its soft hues and dainty appearance. It brings a sense of tranquility to any meadow it graces. Other species within the Cardamine family include Three-leaved Bittercress (Cardamine trifolia) and Hairy Bittercress (Cardamine asarifolia). Each possesses unique characteristics that contribute to their allure. Meadow ladies smock (Cardamine pratensis) stands out among its relatives with its elegant presence in fields and meadows. Its slender stems adorned with delicate white flowers create an ethereal atmosphere wherever they bloom. Bittercress species are also part of the Cardamine family; these plants exhibit remarkable adaptability across different environments. Their tenacity serves as a reminder of nature's resilience. Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) and pennyroyal share some similarities with Cardamines in terms of habitat preference but belong to different botanical families altogether. However, they all contribute to enriching ecosystems through their presence. Lastly, Coralroot (Cardamine bulbifera) adds a touch of exoticism to the Cardamine family.