Squirrel Corn
Dicentra canadensis
- Flower: White flowers in unbranched racemes, 4 petals, the
2 outer ones spurred. Spurs short and rounded. 1/2"-3/4" long.
- Leaves: Basal leaves only, divided. Smooth, bluegrey, delicate.
- Height: To 10 inches tall.
- Habitat: Open, deciduous woods
- Blooms: April - May
Leaves and habitat are very similar to Dutchmen's
Breeches; the tubers are reported to resemble corn kernals,
which accounts for its common name.
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