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tuber anemone

Scientific Name: Anemone tuberosa

Family: Ranunculaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Anemone tuberosa: Tuber Anemone or Desert Anemone

Anemone tuberosa, commonly known as Tuber Anemone or Desert Anemone, is a captivating herbaceous plant belonging to the genus Anemone and the family Ranunculaceae. These showy windflowers can add a big impact to gardens.

Considerations for Pets

  • Anemones are listed in some sources as potentially poisonous plants.
  • The plant grows from tubers, which might be dug up and ingested by pets.

Considerations for Children

  • Anemones are listed in some sources as potentially poisonous plants.
  • The plant grows from tubers, which might be dug up.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Anemone tuberosa Rydb.
  • Common Names: Tuber Anemone, Desert Anemone, Desert Windflower
  • Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Family: Ranunculaceae
  • Synonym: Anemone tuberosa var. tuberosa Rydb.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Anemone tuberosa is native to California and can be found in other areas outside of California.
  • They can often be found blooming in Tucson in February.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The plant grows from underground tubers. The tubers are sometimes described as strange-looking, craggy lumps of dirt.
  • The stem is upright, hairless, and fleshy.
  • Aerial shoots reach 10-30(-40) cm in height, growing from caudex-like tubers that ascend vertically.
  • Basal leaves are 1-3(-5), 1-2-ternate with petioles 5-7 cm long. Terminal leaflets are sessile.

Quirky Facts

  • Anemone tubers often benefit from a pre-planting soak to encourage growth.
  • The "bulbs" that anemones are sold as are more correctly described as tubers.

Additional Information

  • Further information and images can be found at the University of Arizona Yavapai Plants website (http://cals.arizona.edu/yavapaiplants).
  • Dave's Garden is a friendly community that shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
  • Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Anemone tuberosa.