Scientific Name: Haemodorum distichophyllum Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region
Common Name: bloodroot
Family Classification (Clade): Monocots
Family: Haemodoraceae
Form Description: Perennial rhizomatous herb; rigid and tufted, with hard, erect dark bluish-green leaves 5-9 cm long which are bright red at the base.
Flowers: 7-8 red, green, and black flowers together at the end of the stem.
Fruit: Fleshy capsule
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Habitat Notes
Grows in heath and buttongrass plains of the west and south-west.
Site Tolerance
Exposed, Moist, Windy
Soil Tolerance
Loam, Nutrient-poor, Poorly-drained, Well-drained
General Notes
Requires full sun, but do not allow to dry out.
Propagation Calendar
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Propagate from seed. Capsules normally split open on maturity, but may hold some seed until dislodged by wind or other action. Capsule should be cut carefully or seed may be lost.
Seed Treatment Method
Soaking Soak seed in water for 8-12 hours, changing the water 2-3 times.
Seed Storage Life
Short
Seed Treatment Notes
Fresh seed is best. Soak seed in water for short period before sowing to quicken germination.
Germination Time
5-7 weeks, though may be longer