Bloodroot
Sanguinaria canadensis

• Flower: Single White flowers, regular, 8-12 petals
• Leaves: single basal leaf, 5-9 deep lobes
• Size: Flowers 1-1.5" across; plant 3-6" high in bloom
• Habitat: Rich woods
• Blooms: April-May

The name comes from the red juice contained in its stems and roots, which can be used as a dye. The flowers appear early and last only a short time. The flowers are about 1.5 inches across, blooming when the plant is about 4-6 inches tall; the distinctive leaves continue to grow after the flower disappears, sometimes to about 8 inches across. A member of the poppy family (papaveraceae), it seems to favor well-drained gentle sloped areas with some sun.