Dicentra cucullaria
Photo Credit:
F. Robert Wesley
Dutchman's breeches can be identified when not in flower by the pinkish root bulblets and by it's green, more dense leaves (compared to D. canadensis). Found in rich forests with D. canadense but apparently can also grow in cooler & more acidic environments (NYFA, link to right).
Native Plant of the Month
April 2005
Plant Information
Common Name(s):
Dutchman's breeches
Type:
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Moisture:
Dry
Moist
Moist
Light:
Part Shade
Shade
Shade
Soil:
Humus-rich Woodland
Ephemeral
Recommended for gardening
Recommended for gardening