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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 />
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Habitat: Shady forest edge Bloodroot,Geotagged,Sanguinaria canadensis,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge

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: Shady forest edge

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"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
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded May 28, 2019. Captured Apr 25, 2019 13:51 in 281 Main St S, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/128s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm