Bloodroot. Thick juicy underground stems. Sap of blood red.
Sanguinaria, its fitting Latin name, meaning blood red. But walking in the woods, you'll see innocent white flowers on pinkish stalks with a bright attractive center. The stem, leaf, and flower bud (in a neat wrapped bundle) are pushed up together through early Spring leaf litter. The delicate flower only lasts a day or two. Bees pollinate bloodroot. Once blossoming, it develops pod-like capsules that contain seeds. Ants harvest and spread the mature seeds.
Bloodroot. Thick juicy underground stems. Sap of blood red. Sanguinaria, its fitting Latin name, meaning blood red. But walking in the woods, you'll see innocent white flowers on pinkish stalks with a bright attractive center. The stem, leaf, and flower bud (in a neat wrapped bundle) are pushed up together through early Spring leaf litter. The delicate flower only lasts a day or two. Bees pollinate bloodroot. Once blossoming, it develops pod-like capsules that contain seeds. Ants harvest and spread the mature seeds.