Dicentra is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Papaveraceae. They are commonly known as "bleeding hearts" because of the shape and coloration of their flowers. Dicentra plants are native to Asia and North America, and are grown in many other parts of the world as ornamental plants.

Dicentra plants have unique, heart-shaped flowers that hang from arching stems. The flowers are typically pink or red, and have a white or yellow inner petal that resembles a drop of blood or a tear. The foliage of Dicentra plants is typically green and fern-like, and can be quite delicate.