Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis)

Family: Poppy Family (Papaveraceae)

Other Names: Sang-Dragon, Red Puccoon, Redroot, Indian-Paint

Origin: Native

Historic First Bloom Seen: March 22*

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Interesting Facts: This beautiful spring wildflower occurs in localized populations in the deep woodland areas of the preserve. The flower usually appears before the foliage is fully unfurled. The common names for this plant most often refer to the deep-red juice of the root when broken open which was often used as a native american dye and body paint. This plant will die if a flower or leaf is broken off.

*Average bloom time is based on a compilation of wildflower bloom times from 1975 to present.