Bloodroot
Sanguinaria canadensis
Sanguinaria canadensis, bloodroot, is a perennial, herbaceous flowering plant native to eastern North America. It is the only species in the genus Sanguinaria, included in the poppy family Papaveraceae, and is most closely related to Eomecon of eastern Asia. Sanguinaria canadensis is sometimes known as Canada puccoon, bloodwort, redroot, red puccoon, and black paste.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Sanguinaria canadensis |
| Family | Papaveraceae |
| Height | 6-10 in |
| Bloom time | Apr |
| Sun | Part shade to shade |
| Moisture | Mesic |
| Soil | Rich loam |
| Wildlife value | Ant-dispersed seed; very early pollen for emerging queens |
Mentioned In
- Ecoregions Growing Conditions
- Woodland Forest Plants
- Plant Identification Skills
- Ecological Restoration
- Cultural Indigenous Uses
Image Credits
- Slayerwulfe (CC0)
- Basefilm (CC BY-SA 3.0)