Squirrel Corn (Dicentra canadensis)

Family: Papaveraceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Dicentra canadensis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower in May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) or semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root. No further details are given. — No further details are given.

Habitat & North American Range

Rich woods. Deciduous woods, often among rock outcrops, in rich loam soils from sea level to 1500 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)