Cut-Leaved Toothwort

Dentaria laciniata

Physical Characteristics

Dentaria laciniata is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in April, and the seeds ripen in June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Eastern N. America - Quebec to Florida and west to Minnesota and Kansas.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; not Deep Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Root Edible Uses: Root - raw or cooked[46, 61, 161]. A pleasant pungent peppery taste, somewhat like watercress[43, 105, 159, 183]. Added to salads or used as a relish. Leaves - raw or cooked. A peppery flavour[159].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known