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Teton anemone
Scientific Name: Anemone tetonensis
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Teton Cut-leaved Anemone (Anemone multifida var. tetonensis)
The Teton Cut-leaved Anemone, also known as the Teton Anemone or Teton Thimble-weed, is a perennial, herbaceous plant. It belongs to the genus Anemone, commonly known as wind flowers.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature:
- Scientific Name: Anemone multifida var. tetonensis (Porter ex Britton) C.L. Hitchc.
- Common Name: Teton Anemone
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Synonyms: Anemone tetonensis Porter ex Britt.
Distribution and Habitat:
- Primarily found in the Teton region, including Teton County, Wyoming.
- Specific locations include Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park, notably the Upper Geyser Basin area.
- Often found in stony soil or in shade.
Morphological Characteristics:
- The plant is a perennial and herbaceous.
Interactions with Other Organisms:
- The plant's name is associated with Anemone Geyser, suggesting a historical or visual connection recognized by the Hague Party in 1904.
Further Information:
- British Database of World Flora and Fauna (for taxonomic information).
- University of Wyoming Library's Digital Herbaria specimen database (for specimen records).
- Teton Chapter, Wyoming Native Plant Society (for information on native plants in Teton County).
- portail-jardin.com (a plant database with information on Anemone tetonensis).
Quirky Facts:
- Anemone Geyser in Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park was named after the anemone flower.