Bleeding Heart
Bleeding heart
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Names: Dicentra spectabilis, Squirrel Corn, Dutchman’s breeches, Turkey Corn
Description: Short-stemmed perennial herb, leaves are divided and deeply lobed. Flowers are white or pale to deep pink and grow long and nodding. Fruit is a capsule with many seeds.
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Toxic parts: All parts of the plant are toxic
Symptoms: Muscle tremors, lack of coordination, staggering, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, convulsions.
Danger: Contains isoquinolone alkaloids. Animals rarely die from this plant.
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