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Felix anemone

Scientific Name: Anemone oregana var. felix

Family: Ranunculaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Anemone oregana var. felix (Bog Anemone)

Anemone oregana var. felix, commonly known as bog anemone, blue windflower, Oregon anemone, or western wood anemone, is a flowering plant belonging to the buttercup family.

Common Names

  • Bog Anemone
  • Blue Windflower
  • Oregon Anemone
  • Western Wood Anemone
  • Felix Anemone

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Anemone oregana A. Gray var. felix (M. Peck) C.L. Hitchc.
  • Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
  • Genus: Anemone
  • Synonym: Anemone felix M.E. Peck
  • Note: Some resources may still treat this plant as Anemone oregana var. felix.

Distribution and Habitat

The text references the Pacific Northwest (PNW) and mentions that this variety is more abundant and widespread than previously believed.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The text mentions "wiry stems" that support the blossoms.

Ecology

Originally a candidate for listing under the US Endangered Species Act (ESA), Anemone oregana var. felix is no longer considered a candidate due to its greater abundance and wider distribution than initially estimated.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The plant has a relationship with clownfish since clownfish will lay eggs next to sea anemones.

Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS database: Contains a PLANTS profile of Anemone oregana var. felix.
  • Interim Register of Marine and Nonmarine Genera checklist
  • IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
  • Australian Plant Name Index
  • NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) Virtual Herbarium