Cardamine nuttallii var. gemmata
yellow-tubered toothwort
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Family: Brassicaceae
Conservation status: CNPS 3.3
Cardamine nuttallii var. gemmata (yellow-tubered toothwort) is a California plant in the Brassicaceae family.
Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Bloom period
Cardamine nuttallii var. gemmata blooms Apr-May(Jun).
Conservation status
CNPS 3.3
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 nuttallii var. gemmata bloom?
Cardamine nuttallii var. gemmata blooms Apr-May(Jun).
What plant family does Cardamine nuttallii var. gemmata belong to?
Cardamine nuttallii var. gemmata is in the Brassicaceae family, genus Cardamine.
Is Cardamine nuttallii var. gemmata rare or endangered?
Cardamine nuttallii var. gemmata carries California Rare Plant Rank 3.3, state rank S2.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Last updated 2026-10-07
Data from The California Species Project — 14,000+ California species with verified data from CNPS, CDFW, USFWS, Cal-IPC, and more.