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Wildflowers of the Stuttgart Area

Cardamine pratensis

Family : BRASSICACEAE
Common Name (UK) : Cuckoo Flower
Common Name (DE) : Wiesen-Schaumkraut
Common Name (FR) : Cardamine des prés
Habitat : Meadows and riverbanks
Remarks : The base leaves can be eaten as a salad. It's rich in vitamin C.
First appearing : April
Abundance : Abundant

  • Photo Date : April 9, 2005
  • Location : The place called Hülenberg near Nürtingen.
    N48° 37.040' E9° 23.595'
  • Photo Date : April 9, 2005
  • Location : The place called Hülenberg near Nürtingen.
    N48° 37.040' E9° 23.595'
  • Photo Date : April 18, 2004
  • Location : Just up the forest path from my apartment in Stuttgart - West.
  • Photo Date : April 18, 2004
  • Location : Near the L1187 road in the place called Glemsrain, Stuttgart - West.