Cardamine bellidifolia var. pachyphylla
fleshy toothwort
Photo: parent species Cardamine bellidifolia · (c) Steve Matson, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Steve Matson · licence
Family: Brassicaceae
Conservation status: CNPS 4.3
Cardamine bellidifolia var. pachyphylla (fleshy toothwort) is a California plant in the Brassicaceae family.
Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Bloom period
Cardamine bellidifolia var. pachyphylla blooms Jun-Aug.
Conservation status
CNPS 4.3
How to tell it apart
vs Raphanus: Cardamine has narrow pencil-like pods with many seeds; Raphanus has thick beaked pods that break into segments.; vs Nasturtium: Cardamine grows on moist land in shade; Nasturtium grows in or at the edge of water in sun.; vs Viola: Cardamine has four petals and thin seed pods; Viola has five petals and a capsule that splits into three parts.; vs Vancouveria: Cardamine has four-petaled flowers and seed pods; Vancouveria has six-petaled flowers and follicles.; vs Lepidium: Cardamine has narrow pods with many seeds; Lepidium has flattened round pods with only 2 seeds.
Frequently asked questions
When does Cardamine bellidifolia var. pachyphylla bloom?
Cardamine bellidifolia var. pachyphylla blooms Jun-Aug.
What plant family does Cardamine bellidifolia var. pachyphylla belong to?
Cardamine bellidifolia var. pachyphylla is in the Brassicaceae family, genus Cardamine.
Is Cardamine bellidifolia var. pachyphylla rare or endangered?
Cardamine bellidifolia var. pachyphylla carries California Rare Plant Rank 4.3, state rank S3.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Last updated 2026-10-07
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