Dicentra formosa ssp. oregana
Oregon bleeding heart
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Family: Papaveraceae
Conservation status: CNPS 4.2
Dicentra formosa ssp. oregana (Oregon bleeding heart) is a California plant in the Papaveraceae family.
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Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Conservation status
CNPS 4.2
How to tell it apart
vs Fumaria: Dicentra has matching pouched outer petals; Fumaria has lopsided flowers with one spur.; vs Geranium: Dicentra has hanging heart flowers; Geranium has flat 5-petaled flowers facing up.; vs Lamprocapnos: Dicentra is native California wildflower; Lamprocapnos is cultivated Asian bleeding heart.; vs Ehrendorferia: Dicentra has no leafy stems; Ehrendorferia has obvious stems with leaves.; vs Fuchsia: Dicentra has two-pouched hearts; Fuchsia has dangling bells with protruding stamens.
Frequently asked questions
What plant family does Dicentra formosa ssp. oregana belong to?
Dicentra formosa ssp. oregana is in the Papaveraceae family, genus Dicentra.
Is Dicentra formosa ssp. oregana rare or endangered?
Dicentra formosa ssp. oregana carries California Rare Plant Rank 4.2, state rank S3.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-09-30
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