One of the earliest native spring flowers to bloom is bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis). Look for a single white flower, typically with eight petals, emerging from a protective leaf. The stem, leaves, and roots produce a blood-red sap. The seeds have oil-rich growths called elaiosomes that ants relish. The insects carry the seeds to their nests, helping spread bloodroot across the forest floor.
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Perfect timing I just saw these on Sunday in MIddleton MA and wondered what it was and now I know. Also wondered about this little yellow flower that has exterior petals similar to frilly dandelions but a different core.
lovely
those are pretty flowers