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Cardamine maxima

Great Bittercress, Large Toothwort
Other regional names: Three Leaved Toothwort
  • Three Leaved Toothwort
Also known as: Cardamine anomala (Eames) K.Schum. +4 more
  • Cardamine anomala (Eames) K.Schum.
  • Dentaria anomala Eames
  • Dentaria maxima f. albiflora Louis-Marie
  • Dentaria maxima f. aphylla Louis-Marie
  • Dentaria maxima Nutt.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Brassicaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Cardamine maxima (commonly known as Great Bittercress or Large Toothwort) is a herbaceous perennial within the Brassicaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Brunswick, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Québec, Vermont, Wisconsin

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