Sanguinaria canadensis
Ephemeral spring flower with delicate white petals emerging from the center of its curled leaf
Sanguinaria canadensis bloodroot


Short-lived (ephemeral), fragile spring wildflower with a solitary cuplike white flower with yellow center. Leaf and flower each develop on separate stems arising from a branching rhizome, and the large, lobed leaf wraps around the flower bud until the flower opens and rises above the leaf. The plant juice is orange-red.
Habitat & Range
Common in rich woods, rocky slopes, roadside banks and floodplains. Prefers part to full shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Present throughout the state, except a couple norther counties.
Range: From Quebec south to Florida and Texas and west to Kansas.
Wetland codes
EMP: | UPL |
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NCNE: | FACU |
Phenology
Flowers April through early May.
Characteristics
Plant Codes
S-rank: S5 (Secure)
G-rank: G5 (Secure)