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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.<br /> <br /> I think it&#039;s interesting that it opens in full sun (and it was a very sunny day), but the woods were soooo dark and it was only receiving dappled light.<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/77914/bloodroot_-_sanguinaria_canadensis.html" title="Bloodroot - Sanguinaria canadensis"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/77914_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=jBnXdL74rR5tmwBtGymINscazr4%3D" width="200" height="160" alt="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.<br /> <br /> I think it&#039;s interesting that it opens in full sun (and it was a very sunny day), but the woods were soooo dark and it was only receiving dappled light.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/77913/bloodroot_-_sanguinaria_canadensis.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/77912/bloodroot_-_sanguinaria_canadensis.html Bloodroot,Geotagged,Sanguinaria canadensis,Spring,United States" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/77912/bloodroot_-_sanguinaria_canadensis.html" title="Bloodroot - Sanguinaria canadensis"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/77912_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=dydov3t4EXOGpxYDiiR1N2TXeLI%3D" width="200" height="156" alt="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.<br /> <br /> I think it&#039;s interesting that it opens in full sun (and it was a very sunny day), but the woods were soooo dark and it was only receiving dappled light.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/77914/bloodroot_-_sanguinaria_canadensis.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/77913/bloodroot_-_sanguinaria_canadensis.html Bloodroot,Geotagged,Sanguinaria canadensis,Spring,United States" /></a></figure> Bloodroot,Geotagged,Sanguinaria canadensis,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

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.

I think it's interesting that it opens in full sun (and it was a very sunny day), but the woods were soooo dark and it was only receiving dappled light.

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.<br /> <br /> I think it's interesting that it opens in full sun (and it was a very sunny day), but the woods were soooo dark and it was only receiving dappled light.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/77913/bloodroot_-_sanguinaria_canadensis.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/77912/bloodroot_-_sanguinaria_canadensis.html Bloodroot,Geotagged,Sanguinaria canadensis,Spring,United States

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.<br /> <br /> I think it's interesting that it opens in full sun (and it was a very sunny day), but the woods were soooo dark and it was only receiving dappled light.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/77914/bloodroot_-_sanguinaria_canadensis.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/77913/bloodroot_-_sanguinaria_canadensis.html Bloodroot,Geotagged,Sanguinaria canadensis,Spring,United States

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Holy ***, Christine, this photo is world-class. When NatGeo call, tell them you have no time, wrong number! Posted 6 years ago
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      Christine Young
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      You so kind, Ferdy. Thanks :). We can thank the dark woods for the dramatic lighting! Posted 6 years ago, modified 6 years ago
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    Flown Kimmerling
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    Spectacular shots! Posted 6 years ago
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      Christine Young
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      Thanks Lisa :) Posted 6 years ago

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The Bloodroot

"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.

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Similar species: Ranunculales
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Apr 23, 2019. Captured Apr 23, 2019 12:32 in 91 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/6.3
  • 1/664s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm

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