Sanguinaria canadensis
Ephemeral spring flower with delicate white petals emerging from the center of its curled leaf
Sanguinaria canadensis bloodroot
Short-lived, fragile spring wildflower with a solitary cuplike white flower with yellow center. Leaf and flower each develop on separate stems, and the large, lobed leaf wraps around the flower bud until the flower opens and rises above the leaf.
Habitat & Range
Grows in forests, rocky slopes, and floodplains.
Present throughout the state, except a couple norther counties.
Wetland codes
| EMP: | UPL |
|---|---|
| NCNE: | FACU |
Phenology
Flowers April through early May.
Plant Codes
S-rank: No rank
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Sanguinaria canadensis bloodroot
Forming fruit
Bloodroot bud
Plant in flower
Flower
Leaf
Leaves and flowers
Plant cluster
Flower & leaf
Open blossom with leaf
Plant form & habitat
Leaf around blossom
Leaves
Plant Life-Form
perennial forb
