Anemonoides sylvestris
Anemonoides sylvestris (syn. Anemone sylvestris), known as snowdrop anemone or snowdrop windflower, is a perennial plant flowering in spring, native to meadows and dry deciduous woodlands of central and western Europe and temperate Asia.[1][2] It forms spreading patches, sometimes aggressively spreading.[2]
| Anemonoides sylvestris | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Ranunculales |
| Family: | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus: | Anemonoides |
| Species: | A. sylvestris |
| Binomial name | |
| Anemonoides sylvestris (L.) Galasso, Banfi & Soldano | |
A dense stand of snowdrop anemones
Another name is wood anemone, but this more commonly refers to the European A. nemorosa or the North American A. quinquefolia.
Description
The species grows 1–1.5 feet (0.30–0.46 m) tall with white flowers which bloom in April. Flowers have five petals with yellow anthers in the center and are fragrant.[2]
Cultivation
Cultivars include Anemonoides sylvestris 'Madonna'.
References
- "Anemonoides sylvestris (L.) Galasso, Banfi & Soldano". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
- "Anemone sylvestris - Plant Finder". www.missouribotanicalgarden.org. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
External links
- "Plant Fact Sheet" (PDF). UW-Extension Horticulture Education Center. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
- "Anemone sylvestris". Chicago Botanic Garden. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
- "Anemone sylvestris L." plantillustrations.org. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
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