What is another word for dicentra?
Pronunciation: [dˈa͡ɪsəntɹə] (IPA) 
Dicentra is a genus of herbaceous perennial plants that belong to the family of Papaveraceae. The plants of this genus are commonly known as bleeding hearts due to the unique shape of their flowers that resemble a heart with a drop of blood at the bottom. However, there are several other synonyms for the word dicentra including Lyre-flower, Sealwort, and Chinese pink. The Lyre-flower name comes from the shape of the leaves that are said to resemble the musical instrument, the lyre. Similarly, the name Sealwort refers to the aquatic animal, the seal, because the plant was believed to have healing properties for the animals. Finally, Chinese pink is a name for dicentra that is used mainly by florists due to the bright pink color of the flowers.
