Squirrel Corn
(Dicentra canadensis)

Squirrel Corn (Dicentra canadensis) Other common names: Wild Bleeding Heart

Other scientific names: Bicuculla canadensis, Corydalis canadensis, Diclytra canadensis

French names: Dicentre du Canada

Family: Fumewort Family (Fumariaceae), Fumitory Family (Fumariaceae)

Similar species:
  •   Dutchman's Breeches (Dicentra cucullaria) - Very similar


Flowers: Spring;  White;  Irregular Flowers

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 34   

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: canadensis: of Canada


Photographs: 31 photographs available, of which 11 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Squirrel Corn flowers closely resemble those of Dutchman's Breeches (Dicentra cucullaria).

Closeup view of Squirrel Corn flower.

Squirrel Corn leaves are very finely divided.

The leaves are somewhat fernlike.

Squirrel Corn entire plant.

Squirrel Corn is named for the small tubers just below the surface of the ground.

A closeup view of one of the tubers.

A Squirrel Corn tuber split in half.

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