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].

Medicinal Information: Alterative, tonic[46, 61]. The dried tubers were used as a tonic and were recommended in the treatment of VD[213]. A tea made from the roots is diaphoretic and diuretic[222]. A poultice made from the leaves has been used in the treatment of skin ailments and as a muscle rub to make them more limber[222]. The plant contains an alkaloid that depresses the central nervous system - it is used in the treatment of paralysis and tremors[222].

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