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Blood Root

Sanguinaria canadensis

Photo by audubonchic
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35.2711, -83.1813

Field Notes

Description:

Perennial, herbaceous flowering plant native to Eastern North America. Its name is derived from the bright orange root of the plant, which oozes a red liquid when broken or scratched.

Habitat:

Rich, deciduous woodlands; shaded bluffs; river banks.

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PublishedApril 17, 2017

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