About Iodanthus pinnatifidus (Michx.) Steud.
Iodanthus pinnatifidus (Michx.) Steud., commonly called purplerocket, is a flowering plant species that belongs to the mustard family. The genus Iodanthus is monotypic, meaning this is the only species contained within the genus. It is native to eastern North America, with its natural range centered in the Midwest and Upper South regions of the United States. Its most common natural habitat is wet to mesic forests, specifically in bottomlands and lower slopes. It can also grow in more open wet thickets and meadows. This is a conservative plant species that usually grows only in intact natural areas, and does not grow in ecologically degraded sites. Iodanthus pinnatifidus is an erect perennial herb. It produces a raceme of light purple flowers that fade to white as they age. Its blooming period runs from late April to early July.
