There are many names of Bloodroot (Sanguinaria Canadensis). It’s native to Eastern and central North America. Moreover, People use this plant to make medicine.
Alternative names of Bloodroot
Scientific name: Sanguinaria canadensis .
Common names: It has common names such as Bloodroot, Canada puccoon, bloodwort, redroot, red puccoon, pauson, tetterwort
Classification:
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Papaverales |
| Family | Papaveraceae |
| Subfamily | Papaveraceae |
| Genus | Sanguinaria |
| Species | S.canadensis |
| Tribe | Chelidonieae |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
Flowering data
| Flower | They have really showy flowers. |
| Domain | They are Eukaryotes. |
| Bloom Time | During March to April |
| Flower color | Flowers are found in particular, White or pink-tinged |
| Seeds | Seeds are brown in color. |
| Fruit | Green pods |
| Plant type | Generally these are Herbaceous perennial |
| Evergreen | Yes, It is evergreen. |
| Leaf | The colour of the leaf is whitish-green. |
| Attracts | It attracts all kinds of bees, ants, native bees and flies, |
Bloodroot plant care
| Water | Do not overwater. |
| Sun | Part shade to full shade is suitable to plant. |
| Maintenance | Medium level of care is good for the plant. |
| pH | 6.8-7.2, Acid, Alkaline, Neutral are the suitable pH levels of soil. |
| Drainage | Soil needs to be well-drained. |
| Description | The most suitable condition is Moist to mesic, well-drained as well as humus-rich soils. |
| Moisture | Moist or wet soil is suitable. |
| Type | Clay, as well as loamy soils, are best. |
| Origin/native | It is native to Eastern and central North America. |
How to care for the Bloodroot plant?
Light:
It can grow in full sun, but is more often found in semi-shaded although light-wooded areas with moist and acidic soil.
Watering:
It needs regular water or at least twice a week.
Soil:
Bloodroot prefers a rich moist soil that is well-drained with high organic matter content. However, moisture is important throughout the growing season
Read more about flowers in the Poppy family (Papaveraceae)
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