How to Grow Toothwort?

Look for a planting site in light sunlight or dappled shade under deciduous trees. Toothwort thrives in rich, woodland soil but it tolerates a wide range of conditions, including sandy soil and clay. Toothwort, which is at its best in winter and early spring, will leave a bare spot in the garden when it dies down.

Where does Toothwort grow?

Toothwort loves the rich moist soils in woods and in meadows. This plant grows primarily from Ontario to the Maritimes in Canada and primarily the northeast U.S. although it has been seen as far south as northern Georgia.

Can you eat cut leaf Toothwort?

The leaves and rhizomes are edible (with a spicy flavor inspiring the common name of pepper root) and the plants were used medicinally by indigenous peoples. The leaves have three deeply cut lobes that make it appear 5 parted.