Sanguinaria canadensis ( bloodroot ) is a perennial, herbaceous flowering plant native to eastern North America. It is the only species in the genus Sanguinaria, . Pauson, Red Indian Paint, Red Puccoon, Red Root, Sang-Dragon, . When cut, the root and . The stout rhizome oozes with a bright red latex when.
The single bloodroot leaf and flower each rise on a separate stem, and at first the leaf completely enwraps the flower bud. Historically, it was widely used by Native Americans in blood tonification . Before it even blooms, bloodroot is quite a sight when it pushes through the leaf litter to emerge in late winter or early spring. Each flower stalk is cloaked with its . Applying escharotic agents, including bloodroot , to the skin is sometimes suggested as a home treatment for skin cancer, these attempts can be . It was also used to . Typically, this perennial grows . There are two sepals that fall as the flower opens.
Early spring bloomers are much appreciated after a long, cold winter. Its curious name comes from its blood-red . An underground rhizome of bloodroot cut to show the bright red sap. Celý článek