"squirrel corn" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} squirrel corn (uncountable)
  1. Dicentra canadensis, a herbaceous plant in the fumitory family with small yellow clustered bulblets, finely dissected leaves, and white heart-shaped flowers, native to deciduous woodland in eastern North America. Wikipedia link: squirrel corn Tags: uncountable Categories (lifeform): Poppies

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