Wavy Bitter-cress is similar to Hairy Bitter-cress, except that it is taller, has a wavy stem, has 6 stamens (2 of which may be shorter than the others), and grows in damp conditions. It also has a hairy stem, whereas the inaptly-named Hairy Bitter-cress is not hairy.

Flower with 6 stamens		Basal leaf rosette		Seeds