Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) | Indigenous Plant | This Land

Bloodroot

Sanguinaria canadensis

[ san-gwin-AIR-ee-uh kan-uh-DEN-sis ]

○ Not Currently Available Wildflower

Mskwaanakwad

Anishinaabe

Growing Conditions

Light ◑ Part Shade–Shade
Height ▲ 6–10 in
Moisture 💧 Moist, well-drained
Soil ◎ Rich, humus
Bloom ❀ Early Spring
Color White

Wildlife Value & Uses

Early native bees (pollen only)
Natural dye (red-orange from root) medicinal

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Sources & References

USDA PLANTS

Last updated: April 19, 2026