Bloodroot is one of the earliest plants, flowering before the trees leaf out. The genus name, Sanguinaria, comes from the Latin word for "bleeding," describing the red-orange juice in the stems and roots. This juice was used by many cultures as a dye and insect repellent.
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LAURIER Marie josé 23 May 2014
two lovely white beauties !!il like the green and the shape oh the leaves ,Elizabeth Lindberg 21 May 2014
Excellent shot. Thanks for the education! :D Well done!!Jim & Darlene Stewart 19 May 2014
great shot , thanks for the infoPamela Rivera 19 May 2014
perfect!!!!Anna Marie Fritz 19 May 2014
This is an even more beautiful capture than those in my field guide books!Brenda Loveless 19 May 2014
What a beautiful plant that I have never seen!Joanie Holliday 19 May 2014
LOVELY CAPTURE TOM !! JOANIElillianhibiscus 19 May 2014
Very pretty.marie-claire gallet 19 May 2014
Lovely, like the contrast beween these brand new flowers and the old Fall/Winter leaves!!! Nice shot, Tom!!!