meadow cress

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meadow cress

A small white flower of meadow cress grows near the stream.

Definition

Noun: 1. A type of bitter cress: A common name for a specific plant species within the Cardamine genus, characterized by its bitter-tasting leaves and typically found in moist, grassy areas in Europe and America.

Usage
  • The term "meadow cress" is used as a common name for a wild plant. It is typically found in botanical contexts, field guides, or when describing natural habitats.
  • Example: "We identified several edible plants, including meadow cress, near the stream."
Advanced Usage
  • In botanical classification, "meadow cress" most commonly refers to , also known as cuckoo flower or lady's smock.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cuckoo flower: Another common name for the same plant ().
  • Lady's smock: Another common name for the same plant.
  • Bitter cress: The general common name for plants in the genus, to which meadow cress belongs.
Synonyms
  • Cardamine pratensis (Scientific name)
Different Meanings
  • The term specifically refers to a plant and does not have other common metaphorical or idiomatic meanings.
meadow cress

A small white flower of meadow cress grows near the stream.

Noun
  1. a bitter cress of Europe and America