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.
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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