False miterwort, Toothwort, Coolwort, Foam flower
Tiarella cordifolia
Family: Saxifragaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 30 cm high and spreads 40-50 cm wide. It has underground stems or rhizomes. The leaves are hairy and have lobes. There are teeth along the edge. The leaves are heart shaped and 10 cm long. The flower is white. They are in fine sprays. The flower stalks are thin.
There are 5 Tiarella species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in woodlands. It suits hardiness zones 3-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Canada, North America, Slovenia, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Spice, leaves - medicinal tea
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Srčastolistna tiarela