Dentaria laciniata
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Dentaria laciniata

cut-leaved toothwort

  family cruciferae 
  genus dentaria 

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Identification
Genus  Dentaria Species  laciniata Variety  Cultivar  Common names  cut-leaved toothwort Family  CRUCIFERAE Specimen number  S11560 Data source  HtZn p106
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Seasonal bulb Life span  1 - 3 years Annual cycle  Not applicable Stature  Flower Growth form  Not applicable Growth habit  Various Overall height  6" - 1' 4" Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Partial to full shade Water  Moist Optimal soil texture  Rich Acceptable soil pH  Neutral USDA hardiness  USDA zones 04a-09b AHS heat zones  Heat zones 08-02 Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  yes Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Dentaria laciniata can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. Cut-leaved toothwort needs summer days with high heat. The best soil for this plant has a texture that is rich. Partial to full shade is best for growing this species. It does well in moist soils.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes 
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Division   Rhizome Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  Dentaria laciniata is often propagated by division or using the plant's rhizomes.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Dentaria laciniata is a seasonal bulb. Flowers: Cut-leaved toothwort has loose clusters of four petaled bell-shaped flowers. Blossoms appear in March and continue through May. Typically the flowers are either pink or white.

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