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

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