Dutchman’s Breeches, Dicentra cucullaria

Spring wildflowers continue to pop up in the woods all over the PGT. The best place to find them is in the low areas along creeks. I photographed this clump of Dutchman’s Breeches today along a wooded stream in the Eastern Valley. The common name Dutchman’s breeches derives from their white flowers that look like white short white pants (“breeches” or “britches”). Breeches were commonly worn by men until trousers became more popular in the 20th century.