Day 161: Cardamine (Bittercress) comes into bloom in early spring before deciduous trees come into full leaf. Several species are found in western Washington and all are crucifers, which is to say they bear four petals, sometimes notched as these are. This species is also sometimes known as Cardamine pulcherrima ("beautiful"). This single specimen was found growing in open woodland among Red Alders.
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