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Summary
Bloodroot is also known as bloodwort, red puccoon root, pauson, and sometimes tetterwort. It can be POISONOUS! The root has a red sap when cut opwn and has been used for a dye. Bloodroot extracts are toxic to animal cells, including humans. Topically used, it can disfigure skin and cause formation of a large scab.