Common toothwort

Common toothwort is a fascinating holoparasitic plant that obtains all its water and nutrients from the roots of host trees such as hazel, alder, or elm, making it virtually impossible to cultivate in a conventional garden setting. It produces striking pale pink to white flower spikes in early spring, emerging briefly before dying back entirely underground for the rest of the year. This plant is best appreciated in its natural woodland habitat and is not suitable for home cultivation without an