| McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / Bloodroot
Spring Wildflower - White & Green Gallery Information: MCCD #(815) 338-6223 |
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Bloodroot
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| Scientific Name: | Sanguinaria canadensis
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| Habitat/Season: | Woodlands / March-May
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| Comment: | Native
When the underground stem of this plant is broken it "bleeds" a bright red sap. The sap was used by Native Americans as a dye.
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