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Plant Name:
Dutchman's Breeches
Scientific Name:
Dicentra cucullaria
Description:
Dutchman's Breeches is a spring ephemeral wildflower with delicate white flowers resembling upside-down pantaloons.
Habitat:
Deciduous forests, woodland edges, slopes
Fauna:
Dutchman's Breeches provides nectar for early-emerging bees and butterflies. It is also a larval host plant for certain butterfly species.
Growing Conditions:
Dutchman's Breeches prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial to full shade
Uses:
Dutchman's Breeches is often used in shade gardens and naturalized areas. The flowers are a popular subject for nature photography.
Edible:
(please exercise caution and consult additional sources or experts before consuming any vegetation):
No
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Poisonous:
No
Fun Facts:
Dutchman's Breeches gets its name from the resemblance of the flowers to the breeches worn by Dutchmen in the 17th and 18th centuries.
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