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| Identification |
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Genus
Sanguinaria
Species
canadensis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
bloodroot
turmeric
red-root
red puccoon
Family
PAPAVERACEAE
Specimen number
S11505
Data source
DyePl p17;DyeFib p41;HtZn p165;MedPl p263;Poison p98
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Herbaceous perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Overall height
8"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Partial shade
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Rich
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 08-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The rhizomes of Sanguinaria canadensis as well as the roots have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Red is the most typical color produced by Bloodroot (also known as turmeric, red-root or red puccoon). This plant can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. This species needs summer days with high heat. The optimal soil texture for this plant is one that is rich. Partial shade is needed for this species to do its best. It needs soil that is moist, well drained.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Roots
Leaves
Poisonous indications
It contains the alkaloid sanguinarine causing nervous system depression, vomiting, diarrhea, fainting, shock, coma.
Internal poison
yes
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
expectorant
antiseptic
anesthetic
antispasmodic
antifungal
emetic
Medicinal parts
Rhizome
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
yes
Do no use if pregnant
yes
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
It is toxic in overdose
Medicinal notes
Sanguinaria canadensis has numerous traditional medicinal uses. Some of its many uses are: as an expectorant, as an antiseptic, as an anesthetic and as an antispasmodic. More uses are listed in the medicinal properties section. Bloodroot (sometimes called turmeric, red-root or red puccoon) is only to be administered with proper professional knowledge. This plant should not be used by anyone who is pregnant. Herbal remedies are only prepared from the rhizome. It is toxic in overdose. The roots of this plant as well as the leaves are toxic. It is poisonous if ingested. It contains the alkaloid sanguinarine causing nervous system depression, vomiting, diarrhea, fainting, shock, coma.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Rhizomes
Roots
Dye color
red
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Division
Rhizome
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Sanguinaria canadensis is often propagated by division or using the plant's rhizomes. Bloodroot (in some places called turmeric, red-root or red puccoon) is thought to originate from Eastern Canada and Eastern US.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Sanguinaria canadensis is an herbaceous perennial. Leaves: Bloodroot (locally known in some parts as turmeric, red-root or red puccoon) has deeply lobed rounded leaves. Flowers: This plant has solitary flowers each with 8 to 10 petals. Blossoms appear in March and continue through June. The blossoms are most often a white color, with an accent in gold.
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