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].

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