
Bloodroot - Sanguinaria canadensis
A fragile spring flower that opens in full sunlight and then closes at night. The blood-red root was traditionally used as a dye in addition to many medicinal uses. But, it has toxic properties and is not recommended to be ingested.
Habitat: Mesic forest

"Sanguinaria canadensis" is a perennial, herbaceous flowering plant native to eastern North America. It is the only species in the genus "Sanguinaria", included in the family Papaveraceae, and most closely related to "Eomecon" of eastern Asia.
Similar species: Ranunculales
By Christine Young
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Uploaded Apr 18, 2021. Captured Apr 18, 2021 13:41 in 3280 Franklin Ave, Millbrook, NY 12545, USA.