Crinkleroot, Toothwort, Pepper-root, Two-leaved toothwort
Cardamine diphylla

Family: Brassicaceae

What it is like

A small herb. It grows 20-40 cm tall. The rhizome of underground stem has teeth. The lower leaves are mostly compound. The leaves on the stem are in pairs and have teeth. These are each divided into 3 broad leaflets.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in rich damp woodlands and meadows. It grows in hardiness zones 3-8.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Canada, Europe, North America (country/location of origin), USA

How it is used for food

The roots have a horseradish-like flavour. They are used in salads and eaten raw like radishes. The leaves can be eaten raw but are better cooked in soups, stew or casseroles.

Edible parts

Leaves, root, spice

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Dentaria bifolia Stokes; Dentaria diphylla Michx.; Dentaria incisa Small; Dentaria incisifolia Eames ex Britton;