Dicentra cucullaria

Dicentra cucullaria, although I prefer the common name, “Dutchman’s breeches.”  Visually, it reminds me of the “bleeding heart” in my backyard garden, although there is no direct relation; my “bleeding heart” is the Asian variety, not native to North America. I found this Dicenta last spring, growing along the trail at the Rowlands Preserve.  I’m […]