Bloodroot

Perennial native to Québec. The stem, sprouting from a rhizome, bears a single large leaf, thick, kidney-shaped, with sinuous lobes. The solitary white flower is ephemeral, but offers a magnificent spectacle in early spring. The foliage disappears over the summer. The name of the plant refers to the blood-red latex it encloses.

This species is considered vulnerable in Québec.

Height: 20 to 40 cm
Width: 15 to 30 cm
Blooms: white, April to May
Attraction for wildlife: attracts pollinators