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Dicentra

Dicentra

9.9
A flowering plant with divided leaves and hanging heart-shaped flowers like the bleeding heart
  • noun
  • /dɪˈsɛntrə/
  • Specialized
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  • She planted a variety of Dicentra to attract pollinators to her yard.

Examples

  • The Dicentra blooms beautifully in spring.

  • The Dicentra in our garden blooms every spring with beautiful pink flowers.

  • Many species in the Dicentra genus are popular in ornamental horticulture.

  • Have you seen the Dicentras in the garden?

  • In the garden, the Dicentra bloomed with its unique heart-shaped flowers.

  • Many gardeners love the Dicentra for its delicate blossoms that attract hummingbirds.

  • The Dicentra plant thrives in shaded areas, making it a popular choice for woodland gardens.

Compounds

Dicentra canadensis
  • Specialized
9.9

A woodland plant with pale cream flowers and thick roots shaped like corn kernels

Dicentra cucullaria
  • Specialized
9.9

A small spring plant with white, double flowers and thin, lacy leaves

Dicentra spectabilis
  • Specialized
9.9

A garden plant with deep pink, drooping, heart-shaped flowers often called bleeding heart

Surface Forms

Dicentra singular
Dicentras plural

Etymology

Dicentra comes from Greek parts di- and kentron, which mean 'two' and 'spur'. A helpful image is two little spurs or points on each flower, which is why Dicentra is the name for the group of plants (like the bleeding heart) with those hanging, two-pointed flowers.