I found this pretty wildflower on a walk at Bull Run Park in the spring.
Bulbous bittercress (Botanical name Cardamine bulbosa). Other names are Spring cress, Bulbous cress, Bulb bitterness and Spring bittercress. This wildflower is native to North America and is widespread in the eastern part, where it is found in the moist soils of forests and swamps.
Its leaves are edible apparently, and they can add a sharp, peppery flavor to salads (not brave enough to try that any time soon. I don't know enough about such things but found it interesting).
It blossoms with white flowers in late spring and early summer. It's the first time I have seen this particular wildflower, or at least noticed it.
What wildflowers do you have growing in your neck of the woods?
