How to identify Squirrel Corn (Dicentra canadensis)
Squirrel Corn is a perennial forb noteworthy for its graceful, heart-shaped flowers that typically blossom in spring. The blooms are underlain by finely dissected, lacy foliage. Flourishing in loamy, moist soil, squirrel Corn reaches a modest height and spreads to form clumps, displaying its unique floral shape which fades as it enters dormancy by the onset of summer. Its delicate features make it a charming addition to shaded garden areas, especially during its peak blooming period.
Lifespan: Perennial
Plant Type: Herb
Leaf Type: Deciduous
Heart-shaped white to pale pink flowers, 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) long, hanging upside down in clusters.
Triangular, thrice divided leaves, 5-9 inches (13-23 cm) long, with lacy appearance and pale green color.
Drooping seed capsules, 1/2 inch (1.3 cm), split neatly into two halves, revealing multiple seeds.
Flourishes in loamy, moist soil, reaching a modest height, forming clumps with graceful floral display.
Blossoms in April-May, fades by summer; a charming addition to shaded gardens during peak bloom.
The leaves of squirrel Corn are distinctively triangular and exhibit a lacy appearance due to being thrice divided. They measure between 5 to 9 inches (13 to 23 cm) in length and 3 to 7 inches (8 to 18 cm) in width. The upper surface showcases a pale green hue, while the underside is notably pale and waxy. The leaves are intricately veined, enhancing their lacy texture, and this unique structure makes them easily distinguishable.
The flowers of squirrel Corn are white to very pale pink, heart-shaped, and about 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) long. They hang upside down from a 6-8 inch (15-20 cm) arching stem in clusters of 4-8 blooms. Each flower features two spurs on the upper side, adding to their distinctive shape. These delicate flowers bloom between April and May, gracing the plant with their subtle elegance.
The fruit of squirrel Corn is characterized by 1/2 inch (about 1.3 cm) drooping seed capsules with a somewhat flattened oval shape. Upon maturity, each capsule splits neatly into two halves, revealing a bounty of several seeds ready for dispersal. These fruits present themselves in the month of June, offering a brief period for observation and collection. The bi-parting nature of the capsules, along with their distinctive flattened oval profile, provides an essential feature for those seeking to identify the fruit of squirrel Corn.
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Scientific Classification of Squirrel Corn
