Bloodleaf plant



Nelumbo cura, commonly called the bloodleaf plant, is a hardy, aquatic plant with large sanguine flowers where its common name derives. Bloodleaf is descended from the Nelumbo lutea or the American lotus. In appearance, it is a short, broad-leafed sanguine flower with long roots, found near water sources. Its brightly colored leaves are edible and have curative properties that can be used to create healing teas, salves, and a variety of drugs.

Subspecies
A local variety of bloodleaf, endemic to Mount Desert Island, is the Black bloodleaf and is a common ingredient in regional cuisine.