Dicentra cucullaria Dutchman's breeches (Papaveraceae)

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Dicentra cucullaria
Dutchman's breeches
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The Dicentra cucullaria plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Nova Scotia to N. Carolina and west to Kansas. It is a member of the Papaveraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Dutchman's breeches.

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Latin Name:  Dicentra cucullaria
Common Name:  Dutchman's breeches
Family:  Papaveraceae
Author:  (L.)Bernh.

Known Hazards:  The plant is potentially poisonous and can also cause skin rashes[222].

Mature Height:  0.12   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Cool places in rich mountain woods[43, 187].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in a rich light soil[1], preferably neutral to slightly acid[200]. Prefers light shade and a sheltered position[175] but also succeeds in heavier shade[200]. Plants are hardy to at least -20°c[187]. The seed is difficult to harvest, it ripens and falls from the plant very quickly[134]. The plant becomes dormant in the summer[188]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].

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