White burnet facts for kids
Quick facts for kids White burnet |
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| Canadian burnet | |
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Sanguisorba
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canadensis
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Sanguisorba canadensis, also known as the white burnet or Canadian burnet, is a beautiful flowering plant. It belongs to the Rose family, called Rosaceae. This plant is native to North America. It grows as a herbaceous perennial, meaning it comes back year after year. You can often find it in wet places like bogs, swamps, and along roadsides. It grows from Labrador all the way down to Georgia.
What is Canadian Burnet?
The Canadian burnet can grow quite tall, usually about 4 to 5 feet (1.2 to 1.5 meters) high. It has creamy white flowers that grow in long, cylindrical shapes. These flowers appear from summer into autumn, making the plant look very striking.
How is it Different from Other Burnets?
There are other plants in the Sanguisorba family, like the great burnet (Sanguisorba officinalis) and the salad burnet (Sanguisorba minor). You can eat the leaves of these relatives without cooking them. However, the leaves of the Canadian burnet are different. They are bitter if eaten raw. To enjoy them, you need to cook the leaves first. This helps to remove the bitter taste.
Where Does it Grow?
This plant loves wet environments. You can often spot it in natural wetlands, like bogs and swamps. It also grows well along the edges of roads where the ground stays moist. Its natural range covers a large part of North America, from the cool regions of Labrador to the warmer areas of Georgia.
