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Blood Root

Sanguinaria canadensis

Description:

Perennial, herbaceous flowering plant native to Eastern North America. Its name is derived from the bright orange root of the plant, which oozes a red liquid when broken or scratched.

Habitat:

Rich, deciduous woodlands; shaded bluffs; river banks.

Notes:

http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/P...

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audubonchic
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audubonchic

North Carolina, USA

Spotted on Apr 16, 2017
Submitted on Apr 17, 2017

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