4,056 observationsEndangered
Canadian burnet
Sanguisorba canadensis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Rosales ›Family: Rosaceae ›Genus: Sanguisorba
About
Sanguisorba canadensis, or Canadian burnet, is a perennial in the family Rosaceae native to North America, commonly growing in bogs, swamps, and roadsides from Labrador to Georgia. It grows four to five feet (1.2 to 1.5 m) tall, with creamy white flowers that grow in cylindrical spikes. Unlike its close relatives, Sanguisorba officinalis (Great burnet) and Sanguisorba minor (Salad burnet), the leaves must be cooked to be eaten, in order to remove the bitterness.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Canadian burnet is Sanguisorba canadensis.
- Canadian burnet belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Canadian burnet belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Canadian burnet belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Canadian burnet belongs to the order Rosales.
- Canadian burnet belongs to the family Rosaceae.
- Canadian burnet belongs to the genus Sanguisorba.