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milkmaids

Cardamine californica

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Brassicales ›Family: Brassicaceae ›Genus: Cardamine

About

Cardamine californica (Milkmaids) (also Dentaria californica) is a flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae, native to western North America from Washington to California and Baja California. It is common in a variety of habitats including shady slopes, open woodlands, chaparral and grasslands in the winter and early spring. In the San Francisco Bay Area, it is one of the first wildflowers to bloom, with blossoms from January to May.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of milkmaids?
The scientific name of milkmaids is Cardamine californica.
What kingdom does milkmaids belong to?
milkmaids belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does milkmaids belong to?
milkmaids belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does milkmaids belong to?
milkmaids belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does milkmaids belong to?
milkmaids belongs to the order Brassicales.
What family does milkmaids belong to?
milkmaids belongs to the family Brassicaceae.
What genus does milkmaids belong to?
milkmaids belongs to the genus Cardamine.