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Description
Cardamine Nuttallii, commonly known as Nuttall’s toothwort, is a species of herbaceous perennial flowering plant that belongs to the family Brassicaceae. It is native to North America and can be found in wet meadows, streambanks, and forests from Alaska to California.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Phylum: | Angiosperms |
| Class: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Brassicales |
| Family: | Brassicaceae |
| Genus: | Cardamine |
Appearance
Nuttall’s toothwort grows up to 30 cm tall and has palmately compound leaves with three to five leaflets. The flowers are pink or white and bloom in early spring. The fruit is a slender pod that contains several small seeds.
Care Guide
Nuttall’s toothwort prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It requires regular watering and fertilization during the growing season. This plant is hardy in zones 4-8.
Common Pests & Diseases
Nuttall’s toothwort is susceptible to aphids, slugs, and snails. It can also be affected by powdery mildew and other fungal diseases.
Habitat
Nuttall’s toothwort is native to North America and can be found in wet meadows, streambanks, and forests from Alaska to California.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Nuttall’s toothwort an invasive species?
A: No, Nuttall’s toothwort is not considered an invasive species.
Q: Can Nuttall’s toothwort be grown in containers?
A: Yes, Nuttall’s toothwort can be grown in containers as long as the soil is kept moist and the plant is given partial shade.
Q: How often should Nuttall’s toothwort be fertilized?
A: Nuttall’s toothwort should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Q: How long does Nuttall’s toothwort bloom?
A: Nuttall’s toothwort blooms for about two to three weeks in early spring.
Related Plants
- Cardamine bulbosa
- Cardamine douglassii
- Cardamine pratensis
- Cardamine quinquefolia
References
- USDA Plants Database. (n.d.). Cardamine nuttallii. Retrieved from https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=CANU3
- Missouri Botanical Garden. (n.d.). Cardamine nuttallii. Retrieved from https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a970
- Washington Native Plant Society. (n.d.). Cardamine nuttallii. Retrieved from https://www.wnps.org/plants/cardamine-nuttallii
