Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) [san-gwin-AIR-ee-ah kan-ah-DEN-sis] |
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| Family | Papaveraceae |
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| I am a... | Deciduous Perennial |
| Where to Find It | There is some Bloodroot in the Woods about 2/3 of the way towards the south along the middle path. |
| How to Recognize It | In spring, the Bloodroot flower stalk emerges wrapped by one palmate, deeply-scalloped, grayish-green basal leaf. As the white crocus-like flower blooms, the leaf unfurls. The flowers (which open in sun, but close at night) last only a few days, but the distinctive leaves continue to grow, sometimes up to 9" across until the plant goes dormant in mid-late summer. |
| Why to Like | The lovely white flowers of this spring ephemeral are very showy if short-lived. The leaves have an unusual texture & shape. |
| Mature Size | 6 - 9 inches tall. 3 - 6 inches wide. |
| Sun Exposure | Full Shade - Partial Shade |
| Moisture Tolerance | Medium : |
| Zones | 3a - 8b |
| Tags | Illinois Native, Spring Ephemeral |
| Bloom Period | March to April |
| Flower Color | White Or Pink Tinged
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More Photos: Google Image Search & Flickr |
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