
Squirrel Corn (Dicentra canadensis)
Squirrel Corn, also known as Squirrel Corn, Turkey Corn
Squirrel Corn, or Dicentra canadensis, derives its common name from its yellow, corn-like tubers found at the roots. Native to North America, this plant is known for its distinctive heart-shaped flowers. It typically blooms in the spring before going dormant during the summer.
Key Facts About Squirrel Corn
Attributes of Squirrel Corn
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
8 cm to 15 cm
Spread
8 cm to 15 cm
Leaf Color
Green Blue
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
White Pink
Scientific Classification of Squirrel Corn
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Ranunculales
Family
Poppy
Genus
Bleeding-Hearts
Species
Squirrel Corn
Toxicity
Ingestion