Russula sanguinaria appears in summer and autumn. Later Roman followers of Cybele were called Galli, who practiced ritual self-castration, known as "sanguinaria". "Sanguinaria canadensis" is cultivated as an ornamental plant. Bloodwort or "Sanguinaria canadensis" is a flowering plant native to eastern North America. Puccoon or bloodroot ("Sanguinaria canadensis") is a popular red dye among Southeastern Native American basketweavers. Sanguinaria (Bloodroot) is a herbal extract which is included in some toothpastes and mouthwashes. Sanguinaria canadensis, bloodroot, is a perennial, herbaceous flowering plant native to eastern North America.