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Bloodroot

Bloodroot is listed botanically as Sanguinaria canadensis. It may also be listed as bloodwort, redroot, tetterwort, puccoon-root. The current taxonomy reference places it in the genus Sanguinaria and in the family Papaveraceae. Its source-backed growth habit is listed as forb/herb. PlotPal currently carries Bloodroot as an outdoor growing and flower reference. Recorded garden roles include native, shade garden, ornamental. Use this guide as practical growing context, then adjust decisions to the actual weather, soil, container or bed, variety, and conditions in your garden.