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mountain thimbleweed
Scientific Name: Anemone lancifolia
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Anemone lyallii
Anemone lyallii is known by several common names, including Little Mountain Anemone, Lyall's Anemone, Little Mountain Thimbleweed, and Belt Mountain Thimbleweed.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Anemone lyallii
- Family: Buttercup Family (based on mentions of "Thimbleweed is a native perennial wildflower in the buttercup family")
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Anemone nemorosa var. lyallii
Distribution and Habitat
- The plant is referenced in the context of locations such as Ruffner Mountain Nature Center, Ozark forests, and mountainous regions.
- It appears to be more common in the mountains.
- Specific locations mentioned include Idaho.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is described as a forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass).
- It is a native perennial wildflower.
- It can grow in deep shade but is most often found along forest edges.
Synonyms and Related Species
- Anemone lancifolia is also referred to as Mountain Thimbleweed.
- Anemone lithophila is also referred to as Little Belt Mountain Thimbleweed.
- Anemone virginica is referred to as Thimbleweed.
- Anemone trifolia syn A lancifolia is referred to as mountain thimbleweed.
- Anemone drummondii var. is referred to as Little Belt Mountain thimbleweed.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden is mentioned as a place to find tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
- Discover Life has a page about Anemone lancifolia.
- NatureWatch NZ and Flickr may have photos tagged "Anemone lithophila".
- USDA is referenced in relation to Anemone lyallii Britton.