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Pacific Bleeding Heart

Dicentra formosa

The Pacific Bleeding Heart is a beautiful flower with heart-shaped petals. It blooms in lovely pink and white colors and loves to grow in shady places like forests.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Pacific Bleeding Heart has delicate, heart-shaped flowers that dangle in clusters, typically vibrant pink to purplish-red with a distinctive white 'drip' at the bottom. Its fern-like, deeply lobed leaves are a soft blue-green, creating a beautiful contrast.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRanunculalesFamilyPapaveraceaeGenusDicentra
Pacific Bleeding Heart
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Pacific Bleeding Heart

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

Snaps

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Interesting facts

Indigenous peoples sometimes made poultices from its roots, but never eat this plant!

Its roots can spread far underground, helping it pop up in new places like magic!

Look closely! Each 'heart' flower has a tiny 'drop' at the bottom, making it truly unique!

Only strong bumblebees can push open its special flowers to reach the sweet nectar inside!

Special abilities

Ability

Shade Seeker

Pacific Bleeding Heart can thrive in cool, shady forest floors, where many other sun-loving plants struggle to grow.

Ability

Ant Courier Service

It produces seeds with a fatty attachment that ants collect and carry, helping to spread the plant to new places.

Ability

Toxic Shield

Pacific Bleeding Heart has mild toxins in its leaves, which can help deter hungry animals from eating too much of it.

Measurements & details

Height
30-45 cm
Spread
30-60 cm
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Bloom Season
Spring to early summer
Edible
No
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Black-tailed bumblebee

Bombus melanopygus

One of its primary pollinators, collecting nectar and pollen.

depends on

Pale field ant

Formica pallidefulva

Carries its seeds away to underground nests, aiding dispersal.

eaten by

Mule deer

Odocoileus hemionus

Deer may browse its foliage, especially when young or available.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Do not eat any part of the flower, as it can be harmful.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Pacific Bleeding Heart?

30-45 cm

How wide does Pacific Bleeding Heart spread?

30-60 cm

How big are the flowers on Pacific Bleeding Heart?

1-2 cm

When does Pacific Bleeding Heart bloom?

Spring to early summer

Is Pacific Bleeding Heart edible?

No

Is Pacific Bleeding Heart toxic?

Mild

What is Pacific Bleeding Heart's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Pacific Bleeding Heart pollinated?

Insect

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