Dentaria Laciniata | Mustard Family | Cruciferae |
March - May | Common |
Description: From 6 to 12 inches tall, with 3 leaves in a whorl below the flower, no basel leaves. Flowers may be pink or white. D.diphylla and D.heterophylla are similar but have basal leaves; the former has much more rounded leaves, while the latter is similar to the pictured leaves. Stings of tubers that are eatable flavor substitute for pepper taste like horse radishLocation: Rich woods, steep slopes, bottoms in large numbers
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