Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Sanguinaria L. [489]

genus_ja:

genus_en: Bloodroot, Red puccoon

# spp.:

pub_year:

accepted: Accepted

Family: Papaveraceae

family_ja: ケシ

Infra familial classification:

distribution_en:

description_en: Genus of one species of rhizomatous perennial occurring in moist woodland in E. North America. It is cultivated for its cup-shaped, white or pink-tinted flowers, which emerge from between the vertically folded leaves as they unfurl, in spring. S. canadensis is excellent for growing in a damp, shaded site in a rock garden, wild or woodland garden, or peat bed. The rhizomes exude red sap when cut, giving rise to the common name, bloodroot.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

cultivation_en:

propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn, or divide rhizomes immediately after flowering.

pests_en: Trouble free.

description_ja:

The essential 1000 genera certification Genus Sanguinaria

2019 edition

Si Level
Family Papaveraceae

2003 edition

S Level
Family ケシ
草本I・一年草/二年草/多年草
カナダゲシ

Si level: the genus existed in 2003 or 1986 edition, but not listed in 2019 edition. (S level implied, 303 genera)

comment: E. N.America

comment_ja: カナダゲシ

type_species:

Phylogenetic definition:

Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

family:

SystemAccepted?Scientific nameJapanese nameInfra-familial classification# species
APG4 Papaveraceae ケシ科 Show
PB2 Papaveraceae ケシ科 Show
PB3 Papaveraceae ケシ科 Show

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