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Plants
A single white flower wrapped in one scalloped leaf, with red-orange sap in the root.
Field facts
HabitatRich upland and slope forest
RangeStatewide
When to lookLate March to mid April
StatusSecure; over-collected for herbal trade (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesRue Anemone, Wood Anemone
Field note: Ants carry its seeds, so colonies creep only a few metres per decade.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Do not dig — root harvest is a real threat to woodland populations.
The sap is toxic and stains skin; wash hands after any contact.
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