Squirrel Corn (Dicentra canadensis) is in the Poppy Family family (Papaveraceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 4,965 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Nationally it blooms mainly from April to April, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Squirrel Corn: observations by month (U.S.)
About Squirrel Corn
Dicentra canadensis, the squirrel corn, is a flowering plant from eastern North America with oddly shaped white flowers and finely divided leaves.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Squirrel Corn by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 936 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Pennsylvania | 485 | April | Apr–Apr |
| North Carolina | 383 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Indiana | 370 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Tennessee | 363 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Michigan | 356 | May | Apr–May |
| Vermont | 332 | May | May–May |
| New York | 284 | May | Apr–May |
| Virginia | 268 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Kentucky | 264 | April | Apr–Apr |
| West Virginia | 240 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Illinois | 231 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Maryland | 190 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Massachusetts | 105 | May | Apr–May |
| Wisconsin | 58 | May | Apr–May |
| Missouri | 23 | April | Apr–Apr |
| New Hampshire | 22 | May | Apr–May |
| Iowa | 14 | April | Apr–May |
| Minnesota | 14 | May | May–May |
| Connecticut | 10 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Georgia | 9 | April | Apr–Apr |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Poppy Family)
Bloodroot
Dutchman's breeches
California poppy
Pacific Bleeding Heart
Greater celandine
Celandine Poppy
Creamcups
Little Gold Poppy
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Squirrel Corn?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from April to April.
Where is Squirrel Corn most often seen?
The most observations come from Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Carolina.