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Edwards Plateau thimbleweed

Scientific Name: Anemone edwardsiana var. edwardsiana

Family: Ranunculaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Anemone edwardsiana

Also known as Edwards Plateau thimbleweed, plateau thimbleweed, or two-flowered anemone, Anemone edwardsiana is a charming forb/herb found in specific regions of the United States.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Anemone edwardsiana Tharp
  • Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup family)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Edwards Plateau thimbleweed, plateau thimbleweed, two-flowered anemone
  • Varieties: Anemone edwardsiana var. edwardsiana, Anemone edwardsiana var. petraea

Distribution and Habitat

  • Anemone edwardsiana is primarily found on the Edwards Plateau of Texas.
  • It has also been reported in New Mexico.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Anemone edwardsiana is a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
  • It exhibits an annual development.

Ecological Role

  • It is one of the first wildflowers to bloom in the spring on the Edwards Plateau.

Cultivation

  • Anemone edwardsiana should be grown in a bright place with direct sunlight.

Further Information

  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
  • Discover Life
  • uBio
  • Dave's Garden
  • Wildflower Center