Cutleaf Toothwort (Cardamine concatenata)

Family: Mustard Family (Brassicaceae)

Other Names: Pepper Root

Origin: Native

Historic First Bloom Seen: July 11*

GPS For Stand: N 39°04.769' W 84°25.072'

Interesting Facts: The blooms of this wildflower cover the woodland areas of the preserve. An extended bloom time can last from late winter to late spring. The root of this plant has a peppery taste and has been used by people throughout history as a food and medicinal source.

*Average bloom time is based on a compilation of wildflower bloom times from 1975 to present.