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anemone

Scientific Name: Anemone

Family: Ranunculaceae

Category: Dicot

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Anemone (Anemone spp.)

The genus Anemone, commonly known as anemones or windflowers, comprises approximately 120 species of flowering plants. These plants are celebrated for their colorful blooms and diverse growth habits, with various species flowering in spring and fall.

Considerations for Pets

  • Some species have fibrous roots.

Considerations for Children

  • Some species have fibrous roots.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Anemone
  • Common Names: Anemone, Windflower
  • Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup family)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Anemone species are primarily native to temperate zones.
  • They are predominantly found in the Northern Hemisphere.
  • Wood anemones (A. nemorosa) are found in ancient woodlands, graveyards, parks, and gardens.
  • Habitats include woodland, streamsides, under Pteridium, hedge banks, heathy grassland, open moorland, and scree.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Anemones are a diverse group of plants with various species blooming in spring and fall.
  • Some species have fibrous roots.
  • Japanese anemone 'Elegans' is described as a tall, erect perennial with ternate foliage and light pink, bowl-shaped flowers.

Quirky Facts

  • The name "anemone" is also given to sea anemones, which are predatory animals named after the terrestrial flower due to their colorful appearance.
  • Wood anemones spread surprisingly slowly, only covering about six feet in a lifetime.

Cultivars and Hybrids

  • 'Elegans' is a tall, erect perennial.
  • 'Honorine Jobert' is a Japanese anemone.
  • Anemone coronaria 'De Caen' is a colorful mix of bulbs suitable for containers or borders.
  • Anemone cultivars are divided into two groups: those with single flowers and others.

Further Information

  • RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) provides help and information on Anemone hybrida 'Honorine Jobert' and Anemone blanda (winter windflower).
  • British Marine Life Study Society has a Sea Anemone DataBase page.
  • Nature's Calendar provides a wood anemone fact sheet.