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tall thimbleweed
Scientific Name: Anemone virginiana var. virginiana
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Tall Thimbleweed (Anemone virginiana)
Tall Thimbleweed, also known as Tall Anemone or simply Thimbleweed, is a graceful wildflower native to much of eastern North America. It's appreciated for its delicate white flowers and interesting thimble-shaped seed heads.
Considerations for Pets
- As a member of the buttercup family, known hazards may be present.
Considerations for Children
- As a member of the buttercup family, known hazards may be present.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Anemone virginiana L.
- Common Names: Tall Thimbleweed, Tall Anemone, Thimbleweed, Virginia Anemone
- Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family/Crowfoot Family)
- Genus: Anemone
- Species: virginiana
- Synonyms: The text mentions that Anemone virginiana, A. cylindrica, and A. riparia are very similar.
- Another name Anemone virginica can also be found.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to much of eastern North America, including the Ozark region.
- Found along forest edges and in sparse woodlands.
- It thrives in partial shade but can also grow in deep shade.
- Also grows in rocky or dry open woods or wooded slopes.
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Herbaceous perennial plant.
- Plants grow 30–80 centimetres (12–31 inches) tall, sometimes taller in the wild.
- Forms upright leafless, airy stems with greenish white flowers.
- Has 5 or 6-part flowers appearing singly atop tall aerial stems, 1 to 3 feet high.
- Leaves are divided into 3 lobes.
- Basal leaves have long stalks.
- The hairy plant has 3-lobed leaves that occur in whorls along the tall stem.
Ecological Role
- A good choice for cottage and rock gardens because it doesn't spread as aggressively as exotic anemones.
Quirky Facts
- Thimbleweed is named for the thimble-shaped dome of fruits that are densely packed at the center of the flower. The fruiting cluster is about twice as long as wide.
- Anemone cylindrica (Long-headed Thimbleweed) has narrower leaf segments and fruit in a long, cylindrical cone.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Offers information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Anemone virginiana.
- Dave's Garden: A community that shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
- Bioimages at Vanderbilt University: Offers images of Tall Thimbleweed.