Sanguinaria canadensis (Bloodroot)

North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

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Abstract

University extension profile of bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis): a high-severity poison whose roots contain isoquinoline alkaloids (sanguinarine); ingestion causes nausea, vomiting, faintness, dizziness, dilated pupils, diarrhoea and heart failure. Anchors the toxicity of bloodroot.

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North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox 'Sanguinaria canadensis (Bloodroot)'. Available at: https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/sanguinaria-canadensis/

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