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narcissus anemone

Scientific Name: Anemone narcissiflora

Family: Ranunculaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Anemone narcissiflora: Narcissus-flowered Anemone

Anemone narcissiflora, commonly known as Narcissus-flowered anemone or Narcissus anemone, is a captivating herbaceous perennial that adds beauty to alpine meadows and gardens.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Anemone narcissiflora L.
  • Common Names: Narcissus-flowered anemone, Narcissus anemone
  • Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup family)
  • Synonyms: Anemonastrum narcissiflorum (L.) Holub, Homalocarpus narcissiflora
  • Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN):
    • Anemone narcissiflora var. villosissima: 531469
    • Anemone narcissiflora var. monantha: 184116
    • Anemone narcissiflora var. zephyra: Not explicitly numbered in the text.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to alpine meadows in central and southern Europe.
  • Found in woods, heathlands, and well-drained alpine meadows to arctic tundra.
  • Observed on tundra slopes in Denali National Park.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Herbaceous perennial growing to approximately 0.6 meters (2 feet) in height and 0.5 meters (1 foot 8 inches) in spread.
  • Features divided green basal foliage.
  • Aerial shoots range from 7-60 cm, emerging from ascending to vertical caudices.

Flowering and Fruiting

  • Flowers in May.
  • Seeds ripen from June.
  • Flowers are creamy white, sometimes with pink flushes. A yellow flowering variety fading to cream is also noted.

Hardiness

  • Hardy to zone (UK) 3.

Cultivation

  • Prefers full sun or partial shade.
  • Requires well-drained soil.
  • Exhibits average growth rate.