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Characteristics
Bloom Time
Mar, Apr, May
Plant Type
Perennials, Herb/Forb, Native Plant, Poisonous, Wildflower, Herb
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Height
0-1 ft.
Flower
3/4 inch long white flowers bloom on 5-10 inch long arching leafless stems and resemble upside-down pantaloons. 2 inflated petals form spurs. Blooms March-May.
Fruit
The oval seed capsules taper into points at both ends. These capsules split apart into 2 segments to release many seeds. Fruits appear from May to June.
Benefits
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Warning
POISONOUS PARTS: All parts. Toxic only in large quantities. Causes minor skin irritation when touched, lasting only for a few minutes. Symptoms includes trembling, staggering, vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, labored breathing. Skin irritation after repeated contact with the cell sap. Toxic Principle: Several isoquinolone alkaloids. (Poisonous Plants of N.C.)
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Taxonomy
Order
Papaverales
Family
Papaveraceae
Genus
Dicentra
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