Rorippa dictyosperma
Forest Bitter-cress
Erect perennial herb.
Additional information
- SynonymCardamine dictyosperma
- FamilyBrassicaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size0.3-0.9 m high
- Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
- LeavesRosette of large bright green fern-like basal leaves, to 20 cm long, large terminal lobe, few oblong side lobes; stem leaves smaller, lance-shaped, becoming entire towards flowerhead.
- Flower colourWhite
- Flowering timeSeptember to February
- FlowersTerminal flower spike of stalked flowers with 6 stamens, spring-summer. Erect, narrow, straight or slightly curved pods, lengthening, 15-60 mm long.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatYes
- Growing conditionsMoist soils in forests. Often appears after fire or other disturbance. Semi-shade to dappled shade.
- Garden useMoist sheltered areas and wetlands. Need to propagate by seed to maintain this plant.
- Commercially availableNever
- Conservation statusRestricted distribution. More common after a disturbance event.
- Aboriginal Use Food - leaves
- Related speciesRorippa laciniatum is a similar species which may have a rare occurrence within the Shire. Basal leaves are narrower, lobed, toothed or entire to 10 cm with short hairs scattered on margins, few stem leaves are narrow. Flowers smaller with 4 stamens.
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