Bitter Cress Collection

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

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

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

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

Ladys Smock, Bitter Cress, or Cuckooflower (chromolitho)
2802840 Ladys Smock, Bitter Cress, or Cuckooflower (chromolitho) by Hulme, Frederick Edward (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ladys Smock, Bitter Cress, or Cuckooflower)

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)

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

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

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

Stream lined with Bitter Cress (Cardamine cordifolia) and mountain Bluebells (Mertensia ciliata) (Large format sizes available)

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

Seven-leaved Bittercress (Cardamine heptaphylla) flowering, growing in beech woodland, French Pyrenees, France, May

Coralroot Bitter-cress (Cardamine bulbifera) flowering, with bulbils on stems, growing in beech woodland, Bulgaria, may

Seven-leaved Bittercress (Cardamine heptaphylla) flowering, growing in beech woodland, Pyrenees, Ariege, France, may

Bittercress (Cardamine asarifolia)

Wavy bitter-cress, Cardamine flexuosa. Yorkshire
ROG-12279 Wavy bitter-cress Yorkshire, UK Cardamine flexuosa Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Stream lined with heartleaved bittercress (Cardamine cordifolia), San Juan National Forest, Colorado, United States of America, North America

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"Bitter Cress: A Delicate Beauty of the Wild" In the enchanting realm of Hawkesbury Common, nestled among its verdant meadows, a delicate flower known as bitter cress blooms. Also called cuckoo flower or lady's smock, this exquisite plant, scientifically known as Cardamine pratensis, graces the landscape with its vibrant hues. As dawn breaks over Hertfordshire in England's picturesque countryside, an orange-tip butterfly dances gracefully upon the petals of the cuckooflower. The male butterfly finds solace and nourishment on this lovely blossom that serves as one of its larval food plants. In perfect harmony with nature's design, these two species coexist in a symbiotic relationship. The beauty doesn't end there; another scene unfolds before our eyes. Two orange-tip butterflies find respite at dawn on the showy toothwort or five-leaflet bitter-cress. This captivating sight showcases their intricate patterns against a backdrop painted by Mother Nature herself. Curtis British Entomology Plate 630 captures yet another moment of splendor—a chromolithograph showcasing ladys smock or bitter cress in all its glory. Its delicate petals and soft colors are truly a feast for the eyes. But let us not forget Dentaria enneaphyllos—nine-leaved coral wort—a close relative to our beloved bitter cress. Its vibrant presence adds depth and diversity to this tapestry of flora that adorns our landscapes. Across Europe and Ireland alike, we witness more instances where nature intertwines with grace and elegance. Orange tip butterflies flutter effortlessly amidst clusters of cuckoo flowers—their wings mirroring their surroundings in perfect harmony. And finally, as we explore streams lined with bitter cress and mountain bluebells like Mertensia along their banks, we realize how interconnected ecosystems truly are. These waterways become sanctuaries for life—providing nourishment and shelter for countless species.