Dicentra canadensis Squirrel corn (Papaveraceae)

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Dicentra canadensis
Squirrel corn
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The Dicentra canadensis plant species is found in Eastern N. America - S. Quebec, Minnesota, N. Carolina, Tennessee. It is a member of the Papaveraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Squirrel corn.

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Latin Name:  Dicentra canadensis
Common Name:  Squirrel corn
Family:  Papaveraceae
Author:  (Gold.)Walp.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.15   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Rich woods[43].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in a rich light soil[1], preferably neutral to slightly acid[200]. Prefers light shade and a sheltered position according to one report[175] whilst another says that it prefers heavier shade[200]. Grows well in a sheltered corner of the rock garden. The seed is very difficult to harvest, it ripens and falls from the plant very quickly[134]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].

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