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tenpetal thimbleweed
Scientific Name: Anemone berlandieri
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Anemone berlandieri: A Delicate Spring Wildflower
Anemone berlandieri, commonly known as Ten-petal Thimbleweed, is a charming spring wildflower native to certain regions of the United States. Its delicate appearance and early blooming time make it a welcome sight after winter.
Common Names
- Ten-petal Thimbleweed
- Ten-petaled Anemone
- Windflower
- Southern Anemone
- Granny's Nightcap
- Texas Thimbleweed
- Basket Anemone
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Anemone berlandieri Pritz.
- Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
- Synonyms:
- Anemone decapetala auct. non Ard.
- Anemone decapetala var. heterophylla
- Anemone heterophylla Nutt. ex Torr. & A. Gray (pro. syn.)
Distribution and Habitat
Anemone berlandieri is native to Texas and other states, including Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. It can be found on rare rock outcrops.
Morphological Characteristics
- The "petals" are actually sepals, typically numbering 10 and white in color.
- Leaves are located well below the flower, arranged in a whorl of 3 to 10 palmately compound leaves.
- A forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass)
- Perennial plant
Quirky Facts
- The name Anemone comes from the Greek word "anemos," meaning "wind," supposedly because these flowers open with the breezes.
- The prominent ovary gives rise to one of its common names: Tenpetal Thimbleweed.
Further Information
- USF Herbarium specimen details.
- Discover Life's page on Anemone berlandieri.