Dicentra cucullaria

dutchmens' britches in flower
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

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
Dutchman's breeches
Type: 
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Moisture: 
Dry
Moist
Light: 
Part Shade
Shade
Soil: 
Humus-rich Woodland
Ephemeral
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