toothworts
Bitter woodland perennials
Toothworts are plants of the mustard family with tooth-shaped or scale-like projections on their rootstocks.
The name applies to several genera, including *Cardamine* and *Lathraea*, found in woodland habitats across North America and Europe.
Some species have edible roots with a peppery taste: We found toothworts growing near the stream.
Horizontal underground plant stem
- herbaceousHaving soft green stems
- perennialRecurring each year
- shade-tolerantGrows well in shadow
- groundcoverLow plants blanketing soil
rootstock · woodland · understory · deciduous · native · wildflower · ephemeral · toothed
Having sharp, hot flavor
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
- saladCold dressed vegetables
- greensLeafy edible plants
raw · foraged · potherb · cress · spicy · bitter · leaves · roots
Lasting very briefly
- vernalRelating to spring
- MarchYear's third month
- AprilYear's fourth month
- snowmeltLiquefied winter precipitation
budbreak · awakening · trillium · bloodroot · hepatica · mayapple · violet · fleeting
Tree-dense ecosystem
- understoryForest's lower vegetation tier
- shadeDarkness from blocked light
- deciduousSheds foliage seasonally
- woodlandForested land area
humus · ferns · mosses · streambank · ravine · moist · temperate · Appalachian
Gathering uncultivated natural materials
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- harvestingGathering mature crops
- identificationEstablishing who someone is
- springtimeSeason following winter
sustainable · abundant · patch · colony
rhizome
Horizontal underground plant stem
- herbaceousHaving soft green stems
- perennialRecurring each year
- shade-tolerantGrows well in shadow
groundcover · rootstock · woodland · understory · deciduous · native · wildflower · ephemeral · toothed · scaly
peppery
Having sharp, hot flavor
greens · raw · foraged · potherb · cress · spicy · bitter · leaves · roots
ephemeral
Lasting very briefly
snowmelt · budbreak · awakening · trillium · bloodroot · hepatica · mayapple · violet · fleeting · seasonal
forest
Tree-dense ecosystem
- understoryForest's lower vegetation tier
- shadeDarkness from blocked light
- deciduousSheds foliage seasonally
woodland · humus · ferns · mosses · streambank · ravine · moist · temperate · Appalachian · eastern
wildcrafting
Gathering uncultivated natural materials
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- harvestingGathering mature crops
- identificationEstablishing who someone is
springtime · sustainable · abundant · patch · colony
toothwortsbedding plants
Plants for seasonal displays
cultivars · garden flowers · ornamental plants · tulips · cut flowers
toothwortssunflowers
Large yellow composite blooms
desert plants · succulents · cacti · xerophytes · heliotropes