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Latin Name: |
Dicentra formosa |
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Common Name(s): |
Bleeding Heart, Western Bleeding Heart, Pacific Bleeding Heart |
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Family Name: |
Bleeding Heart |
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Size: |
6-18 inches |
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Flower Size: |
.5 to .75 inches long |
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Flower Shape: |
Miscellaneous |
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Color(s): |
Pink ( |
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Description: |
Pink-Purple hanging flowers that are heart shaped. Lower lobes spread outwards. Divided parsley or fern-like basal leaves. Flowers occur in clusters of 5-15 at the top of the stem. |
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Tidbits: |
An incredibly beautiful flower that is at its best in the Pacific Northwest. Ranchers call them staggerweeds, as they are toxic to their cattle. |
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Ecology: |
Dense, moist woods, streambanks, shaded places |
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Blooming Season: |
March-July |
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Related Flowers: |
Dutchman's Breeches, Corydalis, Steer's head |
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