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Sanguinaria canadensis
Found a few of these in a gorge hike at the Highlands Nature Sanctuary. Early spring perennial to 6 inches tall has an underground rhizome.
Rich moist woodland.
Ranger removed one to show the bright red root (replanted) Previously used by original people for dye and body paint.
Spotted on Mar 25, 2012
Submitted on Mar 27, 2012
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