Cardamine impatiens L. (Brassicaceae) in New Jersey

Cardamine impatiens L. is reported for New Jersey for the first time. Its life history is reviewed, and hydrochory is hypothesized to be a major component of seed dispersal. An efficient dispersal system combined with prolific reproductive traits suggests invasive behavior, and warrants continued mo...

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Published inThe journal of the Torrey Botanical Society Vol. 131; no. 3; pp. 257 - 260
Main Authors Glenn, S.D, Barringer, K
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Lawrence Torrey Botanical Society 01.07.2004
Subjects
Brassicaceae
Cardamine
Cardamine impatiens
Ecological genetics
Ecological invasion
Flowers
Fruits
herbaceous plants
Invasive species
Leaves
phytogeography
plant morphology
Plants
Seed dispersal
Seeds
Stems
Torreya
New Jersey
USA, New Jersey
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Summary:Cardamine impatiens L. is reported for New Jersey for the first time. Its life history is reviewed, and hydrochory is hypothesized to be a major component of seed dispersal. An efficient dispersal system combined with prolific reproductive traits suggests invasive behavior, and warrants continued monitoring of this species.
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ISSN:1095-5674
1940-0616
DOI:10.2307/4126956