Bloodroot Sprouting in Virginia

Here is a bloodroot sprout that I found on March 15 in southern Virgina. It is one of those things that a person is very unlikely to see unless he or she actually knows where to look. And why? Because this thing is EXTREMELY small. Check out the following photo to get an idea of its size. I would have used a penny, but did not have one. But I did have my chapstick!
Yes, I am talking VERY SMALL, extremely small. But see, I had been to that same location last year and the year before, so I knew where to look, EXACTLY where to look, and that is what I did. I was excited to see this plant at this stage. I plan to return this week to get more shots. My guess is that now, a few days later, the plant is already starting to bloom. The only reason why it might not be blooming yet is because the weekend was very cold. I am busy today, but hope to return there tomorrow!
Just for fun, I am including this shot of bloodroot (from last year), showing the flower as it first opens up on its first day. Check lower on this main page (or in the February archive) to see more shots of bloodroot, which I posted a few weeks ago.