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Toothwort: Cardamine laciniata

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toothwort budding

Family: Crucifereae

Above: toothwort budding, Below: toothwort flowers Use: woodland garden, ephemeral groundcover
toothwort clump

Plant: tuberous, ephemeral to 8"

Origin: eastern US

Zone
: 4 - 8

Flowers
: white or pink clusters of flowers atop leaves

Foliage: palmate leaves with serrated edges to 6". Emerges from ground with developing leaves and flower buds.

Culture
: best in natural situations under trees or shrubs in mass. Takes part shade in well drained soil. Spring cress is toothworts moisture loving sister.



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