Bloodroot!

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Bloodroot!

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

LAURIER Marie josé 23 May 2014

two lovely white beauties !!il like the green and the shape oh the leaves ,

Elizabeth Lindberg

Elizabeth Lindberg 21 May 2014

Excellent shot. Thanks for the education! :D Well done!!

Jim & Darlene Stewart

Jim & Darlene Stewart 19 May 2014

great shot , thanks for the info

Pamela Rivera

Pamela Rivera 19 May 2014

perfect!!!!

Anna Marie Fritz

Anna Marie Fritz 19 May 2014

This is an even more beautiful capture than those in my field guide books!