Friday, September 13, 2013

Bleeding Heart

Dicentra spectabilis, or bleeding heart, is native to woodlands and is a shade loving perennial. The name bleeding heart describes the unique flowers, which resemble tiny pink or white hearts with drops of blood at the bottom. The roots and foliage of bleeding heart contain alkaloids that are toxic to people and plants if eaten in large amounts.


Bleeding Heart




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