Dutchman's Beeches

Family: Poppy, Bleeding-Heart sub family
Season: spring

Last Update: 23May99
(Apr-99; 6-Mile, flower close-up of "pant legs")
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(Apr-99; Lick Brook, the sprig of flowers)
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Dutchman's Breeches

A early-middle spring flower prefering rich woods. Delicate, finely discected, lacey foliage. Usually grows multiple plant "mounds". Usually blooms before its cousin, Squirrel Corn , note the "pant legs".


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