You seen this one before. If you are visiting nature blogs from the U.S. Northeast, you are probably seeing it everywhere. I'm not going to fight the tide. Why should I, when it's one of the prettiest spring flowers. This is Bloodroot, Sanguinaria canadensis. The root exudes a red dye, hence the name.
I have a bud for you first. These flowers don't last long, and they don't open wide unless there is sun. The leaves stay wrapped around the stem, usually till after the bloom is gone.
After the flower drops, the seed pod remains, and the leaves open wide.
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7 comments:
The name is "terrifying".
These are really sweet, and new to me. The pictures show the miracle of the opening leaves to perfection.
It is such a dainty, delicate looking flower, Joan...a tiny beauty.
I've been keeping my eye out for the lovely bloodroot blossoms … haven't spotted any yet ~ so this is a such a treat ~ thanks for sharing!
The leaves are beautiful too. There is a lot to wonder at with this little plant.
I like this one. Such a pretty little flower and I like those leaves too
rainfield- yes, sometimes we get used to the names and don't think about how they sound. The one that always throws me is the blood orange
Jean- glad to bring you a "new" flower. They may be North American
Carmen- one of my spring favorites
Rose- They bloom for such a short time span, some years I miss them completely
John- I really like the leaves best. I will keep trying for an open flower- they are like a pure waxy daisy.
Ann- I think the leaves are fascinating. Like an angel folding its wings or something
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