Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis): The Hidden Power of a Small Forest Flower

Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis): The Hidden Power of a Small Forest Flower In the shaded forests of eastern North America, a small, early-spring flower quietly emerges long before most plants awaken. This delicate white bloom — known as Bloodroot — hides a deep red sap within its rhizome, a pigment that gave the plant both its …