Species PlantsCut-leaved Toothwort

Cut-leaved Toothwort

Cardamine concatenata

UncommonPlant
Illustration of Cut-leaved Toothwort (Cardamine concatenata)

Cut-leaved Toothwort is a spring ephemeral with deeply lobed leaves and clusters of small white to pinkish flowers. Its underground rhizomes resemble teeth, which inspired its name. This plant is a key early food source for pollinators.

Habitat
It is found in rich, moist deciduous forests.
Diet
Bees and butterflies are attracted to its flowers for nectar.
How common
Uncommon

Best time to see a Cut-leaved Toothwort

The best time to see a Cut-leaved Toothwort is March–April, when about 89% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 46,271 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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