Dicentra canadensis Squirrel Corn

Dicentra canadensis

Also known as Squirrel Corn with beautiful white, sometimes tinted pink heart shaped flowers blooms in late April early May. Dicentra canadensis grows in rich woodlands in shade to deep shade.

Squirrel Corn

The roots have yellow tubers resembling corn hence the name. I do not have much more information on this plant other than it grows in the Smoky Mountains. If you have more information please feel free to leave a comment.