Sanguinaria canadensis
| Scientific Name: | Sanguinaria canadensis |
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| Family: | Papaveraceae |
| Common Name: | Bloodroot |
| Authority: | Linneaus |
| Etymology: | Sanguinaria means "blood" referring to the dark orange colored sap. |
| C Value: | 9 |
| Wetness: | FACU- |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 1 |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Reproduction: | Monoecious |
| Flower Type: | Perfect |
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| Flower Color: | White, Pink |
| Growth Habit: | Forb |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Basal |
| Leaf Type: | Simple |
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| Leaf Margin: | Lobed |
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| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Not Listed |
| Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
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| Gee Whiz: | The seeds are covered in elaisomes that are dispersed by ants. |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |