(May-97; 6-Mile Gorge; )
(25-Apr-98; Shindagin Hollow wall; click to enlarge)
(25-Apr-98; Shindagin Hollow wall; )
Squirrel Corn
Family: Poppy, Bleeding-Heart sub-family
Season: spring
(25-Apr-98; Shindagin Hollow wall; click to enlarge)
(25-Apr-98; Shindagin Hollow wall; )
Squirrel Corn
A spring flower prefering rich, moist woods. Very like Dutchman's Breeches , but lack the "pant legs". They often can be found together. Blooms a little later than Dutchman's Breeches. Plants more individual - doesn't mound as large as 'Breeches .
The tuber/bulb of this plant is suppose to resemble a corn kernel, though I've never had the heart to check :)