A North American plant, Sanguinaria canadensis, of the poppy family, which has a red root and sap and a single white flower in early spring.
The plant common yarrow, or herba sanguinaria (Achillea millefolium).
A bloodthirsty person.
Eager to shed blood; bloodthirsty.
Involving bloodshed.
Consisting of, covered with, or similar in appearance to blood.