• Flower: White simple shaped, 8 or 12 petals
• Leaves: basal, lobed in 3 to 9 parts, round in outline, up to 5 inches long and wide with deep indent at base, edges scalloped or have large rounded teeth
• Fruit/Seed: spindle-shaped capsule, 1 inch long, contains 10 to 15 seeds
• Height: 6-12 inches
• Flowering: March - May
• Habitat: woods
• Other: Leaves, stems, and roots bleed a red juice when broken, which led to its common name of Bloodroot
Color of flowers | White |
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