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tuber anemone

Scientific Name: Anemone tuberosa var. texana

Family: Ranunculaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Anemone tuberosa: Desert Anemone

The Anemone tuberosa, also known as Desert Anemone or Tuber Anemone, is a captivating herbaceous plant belonging to the genus Anemone and the family Ranunculaceae.

Considerations for Pets

  • Anemones are listed as "poisonous plants."

Considerations for Children

  • Anemones are listed as "poisonous plants."

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Anemone tuberosa Rydb.
  • Common Names: Desert Anemone, Tuber Anemone, desert windflower
  • Family: Ranunculaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonym: Anemone tuberosa var. tuberosa Rydb.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Anemone tuberosa is native to California and is also found outside of California.
  • It can be found blooming in Tucson in February.
  • Anemones, in general, grow wild in many European countries and North America.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Anemones grow from tubers, which are often described as "strange-looking bulbs" resembling "a craggy lump of dirt."
  • The plant grows from 10 to 30 cm tall, sometimes reaching 40 cm.
  • The stem is upright, hairless, and fleshy, sprouting from an underground tuber.
  • Aerial shoots grow 10-30(-40) cm from caudex-like tubers.
  • Basal leaves number 1-3(-5), are 1-2-ternate, with a petiole of 5-7 cm.

Quirky Facts

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

Additional Information

  • Anemone tubers hate to dry out completely.
  • They reproduce by seeds and tubers.
  • Anemone tuberosa is a dicot.

Further Resources

  • Image Author: Sue Smith @ http://cals.arizona.edu/yavapaiplants (License: may be freely used for educational purposes)
  • Discover Life: Biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of Anemone tuberosa
  • Dave's Garden: Community sharing tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
  • Thompson & Morgan: Sells a wide range of anemones bulbs online in the UK.