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Cutleaf Toothwort
Cardamine concatenata
In the United States:
Native
· also called cutleaf toothwort, pepper root
Honeybees forage on cutleaf toothwort for nectar and pollen in early spring, offering a vital early-season resource as colonies expand. Peak bloom aligns with April to May, coinciding with tree leaf-out in woodlands. It thrives in shaded, moist soils and poses no invasive risks, though it may be browsed by deer.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom (US) | March–May |
| Hardiness zones | 3-8 |
| Duration | ~3 weeks |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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