This fragile spring flower develops and rises from the center of its curled leaf, opening in full sun, and closing at night.
Like most members of the Poppy family, it lasts for a relatively short time.
The red juice from the underground stem was used by Indians as a dye for baskets, clothing, and war paint, as well as for insect repellent.
The generic name, from the Latin sanguinarius, means 'bleeding".
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Lovin' the wild flowers Peg.
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