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Porcupine River thimbleweed

Scientific Name: Anemone multiceps

Family: Ranunculaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Anemone multiceps

Also known as Porcupine River thimbleweed, Anemone multiceps belongs to the Buttercup Family (Ranunculaceae).

Taxonomy and Nomenclature:

  • Scientific Name: Anemone multiceps (Greene) Standl.
  • Common Name: Porcupine River thimbleweed
  • Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
  • Genus: Anemone
  • Species: multiceps
  • Synonym: Hultén considered *A. multiceps* to be a synonym for *A.* (This is incomplete in the provided text)

Distribution and Habitat:

  • This plant's floral region is North America, specifically associated with locations such as Alaska and the Porcupine River area.
  • It is not found in Idaho.
  • It can be found in river valleys, streams, or kettle lakes surrounded by oak forests.
  • It has been observed to be present in Minnesota, including Hennepin County.

Morphological Characteristics:

  • The stem has a ruff of leaves in the middle.
  • Flowers have 1" sepals that are deep purplish blue on both sides.

Conservation Status:

  • Globally vulnerable (G3G4) (Sce: NatureServe)

Additional Information:

  • Anemone multiceps is also referred to as "Alaska blue anemone" due to its blue blossoms.

Further Resources:

  • PLANTS Profile: http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=anmu4 (Photo source)
  • NatureServe
  • NatureWatch NZ