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smallflowered anemone
Scientific Name: Anemone parviflora var. parviflora
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Anemone parviflora: The Small-flowered Anemone
Anemone parviflora, commonly known as Northern anemone or Small-flowered anemone, is a herbaceous plant species belonging to the genus Anemone and the family Ranunculaceae (buttercup family).
Considerations for Pets and Children
- This plant grows from rhizomes (underground stems) covered in dark fibres.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Anemone parviflora Michx.
- Common Names: Northern anemone, Small-flowered anemone, Northern white anemone, Few-flowered anemone, Arctic Wind-flower
- Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup family)
- Synonyms:
- Anemone borealis Richardson
- Anemone indeterminata Banks ex Walp.
- Anemone parviflora var. grandiflora Ulbrich
- Species Name Meaning: parviflora (Lat. parvus= small + flos= flower, small flowered)
Distribution and Habitat
Anemone parviflora is found from Alaska south to Oregon, Idaho, and Colorado. It also occurs from Labrador. The plant is observed on tundra on east-facing slopes and can be found in subarctic portions of Ontario. It also grows in protected areas.
Morphological Characteristics
- Small-flowered anemone grows as tall as 30 cm from short, woody stem bases or rhizomes.
- The rhizomes are slender and are covered in dark fibres.
- Flowering stems are 5-20 cm tall.
- Aerial shoots range from 5-30(-35) cm.
Additional Information
- Anemone parviflora was first described in Flora Boreali-Americana 1:319 in 1803.
Further Resources
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
- Dave's Garden