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Squirrel Corn (Dicentra canadensis) is a perennial herb native to the eastern United States and southern Canada, thriving in partial sun to full shade with moist, well-drained soil. Squirrel Corn (Latin: Dicentra canadensis) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Squirrel Corn is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Squirrel Corn is a member native to CNT, WDC, ILL, INI, IOW, and KTY. Squirrel Corn thrives in partial sun to full shade and prefers moist, light (sandy) or medium soil.
Squirrel Corn grows best in USDA zone 4-8, partial sun/shade, full shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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