Sanguinaria canadensis; bloodroot [Papaveraceae]  Small perennial with conspicuous, solitary, 1-1½" flowers of 8-12 white petals.  The single distinctive, deeply lobed leaf arises from a thick horizontal rhizome that has blood-red sap, hence the common name.  Occurs in rich woods; flowers in early spring.  [048]

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