Mustard Family Height: 8" - 16" March 28, 2005 Look for the toothworts to bloom in late March. The flowers often have a light pink tinge to the petals. They like rich soil on north-facing slopes. The word "wort" means "plant," the "tooth" part alludes to the white, tooth-like growths on the roots. Perennial Where seen:Oak Ridge Greenways, Haw Ridge, Frozen Head SP, Norris Dam SP, Piney River, Ijams Nature Center {Formerly known as: Cardimine concatenata, Cardamine lacinata}
Mustard Family Height: 8" - 16" April 15, 2005 Toothworts can grow up to 16 inches tall. The flowers may be slightly pink in hue. Toothwort is a very early bloomer, look for it in late March or early April. The species name, "heterophylla," means "different leaf," the basal leaf is larger and more rounded than the stem leaves. Slender toothwort seems to bloom a week or so later than the Cut-leaf variety. Perennial Where seen:I took this picture in a private garden in Knoxville. {Formerly known as: Cardamine angustata}
Saxifrage Family Height: To 56" April 24, 2005 This plant is often found growing on rocky cliffsides. It has mottled leaves with stiff hairs. The flower stalks can grow up to 56 inches tall. See following photo for close-up of flowers. Perennial Where seen:Piney River, Great Smoky Mountains NP, Warriors' Path SP, Haw Ridge
