Size: 25 cm (10 in.).

Leaves and Flowers: Leaves are 10-18 cm (4-7 in.) long , bluish-green , with 5-9 lobes.

Flowers measure 3-4 cm (1 1/2 in.), 8-10 white petals with a golden-orange center.

Habitat: Rich woodlands, often along streams.

Range: Across Canada to Nova Scotia; south from New England to Florida; west to eastern Texas, north to Manitoba.

Use: Native American groups used the red juice from the underground stem as a dye for baskets, clothing, and war paint, as well as insect repellent. The Mesquakie (Fox) added bloodroot to other medicines to make them stronger; they also used it boiled as a burn dressing.