Bloodroot Sanguinaria canadensis
White flower with five petals blooming in early spring. Uses its leaf to protect stem and flower.
Common Names
| German | Kanadische Blutwurz |
| English | Bloodroot |
| French | Sanguinaire |
| Spanish | Sanguinaria |
Taxonomy
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Papaveraceae |
| Species | Sanguinaria canadensis |
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How to Identify
Early blooming white colored flower with yellow stamens. It has one large leave which can be wrapped around the stem.
Where and When to Spot
I see this flower in early spring on the ground in forest, usually many flowers in small patches.
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvédère Outremont | x | - | - | - |
| Jardin Botanique de Montréal | x | - | - | - |
| Parc Angrignon | x | - | - | - |
Where and when a species has been observed, identified, and recorded.