Squirrel Corn

Dicentra canadensis

Dicentra canadensis, the squirrel corn, is a flowering plant from eastern North America with oddly shaped white flowers and finely divided leaves.

Quick Facts


Scientific name	Dicentra canadensis
Family	Papaveraceae
Height	6-12 in
Bloom time	Apr-May
Sun	Part shade to shade
Moisture	Mesic
Soil	Rich loam
Wildlife value	Spring ephemeral; yellow corn-like tubers; queen bumble bee forage