Squirrel Corn Wildflower
NameSquirrel Corn Wildflower
Species NameDicentra canadensis
Common NameSquirrel Corn
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)20
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable to this plant type
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive white, heart-shaped flowers that resemble corn kernels, and delicate, fern-like foliage. This plant is a spring ephemeral wildflower.
Description
This image displays a Squirrel Corn (Dicentra canadensis) plant, a native North American woodland wildflower, not a bonsai specimen. It features delicate white, heart-shaped flowers resembling corn kernels and finely dissected, fern-like foliage. The plant is shown growing in its natural habitat, not cultivated as a bonsai.
