Dicentra spectablis (L.) Lem. - European Dutchman's-breeches

Excluded species

Non-native

By Science Staff

Not peer reviewed

Last Modified 01/18/2012

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Common Names

European Dutchman's-breeches

General Discussion

Dicentra spectabilis is native to Eurasia and may be encountered as a cultivated relic or escape.  The one report of a naturalized population in Rockland Co., NY has yet to be confirmed. There is another specimen from Fairfield Co., CT, but its cultivated status is ambiguous.