Canada Puccoon - Sanguinaria (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Canada Puccoon

Also known as: Redroot, Black Paste, indian paint, canadian bloodroot

Canada Puccoon is a genus consisting of a single species. It is a perennial, herbaceous flowering plant with white blooms, and poisonous red sap - the trait that earned the species and the genus its nickname "Bloodroot." The shape of the leaf and the flower can be highly variable, sometimes making identification difficult.

Scientific classification

Genus

Canada Puccoon (Sanguinaria)

Family

Poppy

Order

Buttercups, poppies and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Images of Canada Puccoon

Species

Bloodroot Bloodroot 'Plena'

Care Guide for Canada Puccoon

Every week

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Canada Puccoon thrives in woodland settings with moderate moisture. Watering weekly helps mimic its natural cycle. Typically grown outdoors, it benefits from natural light and seasonal changes. Mulching retains soil moisture, replicating its forest floor habitat.

Propagation: Propagation of canada Puccoon involves seed sowing, division, and root cuttings, requiring moist, well-drained soil and dappled sunlight. Seeds need stratification, with divisions taken in early spring or fall. Handle rhizomes with care due to toxicity, and maintain consistent moisture while avoiding overwatering.

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