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Can you help me identify this plant?

12 years ago

My son was in the woods and found this plant. He thought it might be ginseng, but after looking it up he thanks it is something else. Does anyone know what it might be? I am not sure how to post the link to the picture, but I will try. The pictures may be out of focus because my camera on my phone isn't that great.

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Iris GW
12 years ago
It is Toothwort, I believe. Now considered to be part of the genus Cardamine.
bandit3201
Original Author
12 years ago
Thank you so much. My son will be excited to look that up. He likes to research things all the time.
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