Sanguinaria canadensis
Bloodroot
Family:
Poppy (Papaveraceae)
Lifespan:
Perennial
Height:
10" (25 cm)
Flower Color:
White with a golden-orange center
Flower Size:
1 1/2" (3.8 cm) wide
Bloom Season:
March-May
Fruit:
2-parted capsule, pointed at both ends
Conditions:
Rich woodlands, along streams
Sunlight:
N/A
Moisture:
N/A
Roots and stem contain an acrid red-orange juice.
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