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Cardamine maxima
Cardamine maxima (Nutt.) Alph. Wood
Large Toothwort
Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
Synonym(s): Dentaria maxima
USDA Symbol: CAMA36
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
From the Image Gallery
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Pinnate
Fruit Type: Silique
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall, often shorter.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: CT , KY , MA , ME , MI , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , VT , WI , WVCanada: NB , NS
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part Shade , ShadeSoil Moisture: Moist
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 34 - Go Botany (2019) Native Plant Trust
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Cardamine maxima in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cardamine maxima in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cardamine maxima
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-21Research By: TWC Staff