Dicentra canadensis
Photo Credit:
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY)
Squirrel corn supposedly named for the underground bublets that look sort of like yellow corn kernals. Aboveground it can be distinguished from Dutchmens' breeches because the leaves are often more airy and have a bluish tint. These two Dicentra are often found together in rich forests.
Native Plant of the Month
April 2005
Blurry, but the color is true.
R Parker
Plant Information
Common Name(s):
Squirrel corn
Type:
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Moisture:
Moist
Light:
Part Shade
Shade
Shade
Soil:
Humus-rich Woodland
Ephemeral