Cardamine moirensis I.Thomps. APNI* 
Description: Annual herb to 30 cm high, taprooted; stems erect to trailing.
Basal leaves pinnate, to 7 cm long, forming a rosette, not persistent, terminal pinnae ovate and 3-lobed; cauline leaves similar to basal leaves except shorter, mostly 2–4 cm long, with pinnae narrowing and becoming entire (with 1 or 2 lateral teeth) towards the summit.
Inflorescence a few-flowered raceme; sepals 1.5–2 mm long; petals white, 2–3.5 mm long; stamens 6.
Siliqua 15–30 mm long, 5–15 mm long.
Flowering: Flowers late winter and spring.
Distribution and occurrence: Grows in low-lying areas adjacent to streams and swamps; mostly in the Riverina region. In low-lying areas adjacent to streams and swamps.
NSW subdivisions: SWS, SWP
Other Australian states: Vic.
Text by L. Retter & G. J. Harden
Taxon concept: Flora of NSW 1 Suppl. (1999)
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