How to Grow and Care for Toothleaf

The texas toothleaf gets its name from the serrated appearance of its long leaves. Texas toothleaf sap is white and can occasionally trigger allergies or skin irritant reactions. It should be handled with care.

Queen's-delight (Stillingia sylvatica) is a wild herb that hails from the south-central and southeastern portions of the United States. It grows almost exclusively in sandy soils both in open areas and pine flat woods. A compound in queen's-delight sap can occasionally cause blistering on the skin, and is best avoided.

Trecul's toothleaf is a deciduous shrub native to desert regions, adapting to arid climates with waxy, narrow leaves to minimize water loss. It grows distinctive spike-like seed clusters and harbors small, inconspicuous flowers. Its thick, deep roots enable survival in sandy soils, tapping into scarce moisture reserves.

Water toothleaf is a freshwater-adapted perennial herb, typically flourishing in American wetland habitats. It sports lance-shaped leaves and erect stems, rising up to a meter high while anchoring in muddy soils. In favorable conditions, water toothleaf exhibits clusters of tiny, greenish-yellow flowers that may aid in its recognition. Its presence is often an indicator of a wet, marshy environment, where it contributes to the biodiversity of the aquatic ecosystem.

Annual toothleaf is a resilient shrub distinctive for its thorn-like appendages and glossy, lance-shaped leaves. Its capacity to thrive in arid habitats speaks to an exquisite adaptation to conserve water, featuring a deep root system. Spring welcomes clusters of small, inconspicuous flowers, suggestive of annual toothleaf's unassuming role in its ecosystem.