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Dutchman's breeches
(Dicentra cucullaria)

These delicate white flowers appear briefly in the spring. Dissected leaves are essentially identical to those of D. canadensis, with which is associates in moist forests. Leaves of this species are grayer underneath. MC (Fumariaceae)
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