JungleDragon is a nature and wildlife community for photographers, travellers and anyone who loves nature. We're genuine, free, ad-free and beautiful.

Join

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 /> Habitat: Rocky, mixed forest Bloodroot,Geotagged,Sanguinaria,Sanguinaria canadensis,United States,Winter 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.

Habitat: Rocky, mixed forest

    comments (3)

  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
    Lion
    View Lion class
    Fantastic shot, perfection! Posted 5 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
      Lion
      View Lion class
      Thanks! Posted 5 years ago
  3. View abhitap's profile
    abhitap
    Lion
    View Lion class
    Beautiful !!! Posted 5 years ago

Sign in or Join in order to comment.

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.

Info 33 0
Similar species: Ranunculales
Species identified by Christine Young
View Christine Young's profile

By Christine Young

All rights reserved
Uploaded Jun 12, 2020. Captured Jan 1, 2000 00:00 in 3280 Franklin Ave, Millbrook, NY 12545, USA.
country flag of United States of America Explore United States of America 39,925 9,640 8
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/10.0
  • 1/256s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.