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Sanguinaria canadensis
Sanguinaria canadensis Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis)Family: Poppy Family (Papaveraceae) Distinctive features: Deeply lobed leaves. Early spring wildflower. Conspicuous white flowers. Similar species: • Twinleaf (Jeffersonia diphylla) - Similar flowers, but it has paired leaves and is rare. Flowers: Spring; White; 7 or more parts (petals); White, 8-12 petals. Early spring (April-May). Leaves: Single leaf per plant, deeply lobed. Curled around the emerging flower, unfurling as flower blooms. Height: 10-20 cm (3-7 in) Stem: Roots contain a blood-red juice, hence the common name.
Habitat: Forests; Forests.
Spotted on May 7, 2015
Submitted on May 7, 2015
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