Flora of Pennsylvania

Cryptotaenia canadensis

Cryptotaenia canadensis honewort

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA Add to MyPlants View Locations

Grows in moist woods, wooded banks of streams.

Present throughout the state.

Wetland codes
EMP: FAC
NCNE: FAC



Flowers late May to early July. Blooming period is 8 to 12 weeks.

S-rank:  S5 (Secure)
G-rank:  G5 (Secure)

Janet (Guest)

Posted on 15 June 2026

This is in my garden in lower montgomery county.  Will it spread or is it self contained?

 Posted By Admin: @Janet It stays in a small clump and only spreads by a few easy‑to‑pull seedlings, so it won’t take over your garden.
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Cryptotaenia canadensis honewort

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA
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Plant Summary
perennial forb native flower color: white
Common Names
honewort Canadian honewort wild chervil