Toothwort 
 Dentaria Iaciniata (Mustard family)
Also named: milkmaids, pepper root, pepper wort, crinkle root.

There are two types of leaves on the toothwort. One group of leaves is usually three leaves just below the flowers on the stem. The other group of leaves develop after the plant flowers. The leaves are deep cut and toothed. The flower, usually no more than six, have four white petals which appear pinkish as they age.

Height: 15 inches

Blooms March - May
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