Pronunciation: kar-DAM-in-ee ka-li-FOR-ni-ka
Common name: Milkmaids
Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard)
Habitat: Shaded places, canyons, woods, banks
and slopes, generally below 2500' but sometimes
to 6000', many plant communities
Blooming period: February to May
Click for Latin name derivations: 1) Cardamine
2) californica