Family: Papaveraceae
bloodroot
[Sanguinaria australis Greene, more...]
Matthew L. Wagner
Christopher Noll
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Sanguinaria: Latin sanguinarius meaning "bleeding," referring to juice from broken root
Plants: erect, perennial, 3"-6" tall forb; stout rhizomes with red juice
Leaves: solitary, basal, large, 3-9 lobed, long-stalked, rubbery
Flowers: white, 7 or more-parted, 1"-2 1/3" wide, 4 of the petals often longer than the others; solitary on a stalk up to 6" long; blooms April-May
Habitat: dry to moderate moisture; woods, forests; in rich soil
Hazardous: Careful, this plant is hazardous!
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: erect, perennial, 3"-6" tall forb; stout rhizomes with red juice
Leaves: solitary, basal, large, 3-9 lobed, long-stalked, rubbery
Flowers: white, 7 or more-parted, 1"-2 1/3" wide, 4 of the petals often longer than the others; solitary on a stalk up to 6" long; blooms April-May
Habitat: dry to moderate moisture; woods, forests; in rich soil
Hazardous: Careful, this plant is hazardous!
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 6, Wetland Indicator = FACU-* USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key. David G. Smith's "Delaware Wilflowers": Beautiful photographs; descriptions Illinois Wildflowers: Wonderful photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leaf arrangement key Purple Sage - Ethnobotanical Information: Detailed usage, preparation, and other helpful information Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"
Christopher Noll
Christopher Noll
Janice Stiefel
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Merel R. Black
James R. Sime
Merel R. Black
Aaron Carlson
Aaron Carlson
Merel R. Black
Aaron Carlson
Aaron Carlson
Matthew L. Wagner
Christopher Noll
Merel R. Black
Derek Anderson
Merel R. Black
Christopher Noll
Matthew L. Wagner
Paul Drobot
Christopher Noll
Paul Drobot
Christopher Noll
Merel R. Black
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson
Caroline A. Creevey
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