Bloodroot
Sanguinaria canadensis Base of talus slopes
Papaveraceae
(c) TB
(c) KBS
| Taxonomy |
Bloodroot
Sanguinaria canadensis Base of talus slopes
Papaveraceae
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| Flowering Period | mid-April - mid-May |
(c) TB |
| Habitat | Base of talus slopes, rich, rocky woods on basalt | |
| Height | 3 - 6 inches | |
| Description | The 1-1.5 inch wide flower is associated with a leaf that enfolds flower stalk when the plant first appears. The rhizome or horizontal stem produces a milky red/orange sap which is the origin of the common name. | |
| Leaves | The leaves are almost round in outline and have 3-9 deep lobes. Leaves persist into summer. |
(c) KBS |
| Distribution | The 1-1.5 inch wide flower is associated with a leaf that enfolds flower stalk when the plant first appears. The rhizome or horizontal stem produces a milky red/orange sap which is the origin of the common name. |