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meadow anemone

Anemonastrum canadense

The meadow anemone is a lovely flower that blooms in spring and summer. Its delicate white petals and yellow center make it look like a little star in the grass!

Habitat: Meadows and forest edges

Appearance

The meadow anemone has simple, pure white flowers with 5 to 9 petal-like sepals, surrounding a bright yellow cluster of stamens. Its deeply lobed, dark green leaves contrast beautifully with the bright blooms, making it stand out as it forms lovely colonies.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRanunculalesFamilyRanunculaceaeGenusAnemonastrum
meadow anemone
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meadow anemone

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

After pollination, the beautiful white flowers can strangely turn green before they wither away.

Even its fluffy seeds are super light and can float on water to travel to new homes!

Its scientific name, Anemonastrum canadense, roughly means 'wind flower of Canada'!

This flower is sometimes called 'Thimbleweed' because its seed heads look like tiny thimbles!

Special abilities

Ability

Spreading Seeker

Meadow anemone has **underground stems** (rhizomes) that help it spread easily, creating wide patches of flowers in meadows.

Ability

Bug Blocker

This plant has **mildly irritating sap** that helps it deter some hungry animals from taking a bite of its leaves.

Ability

Pollinator Beacon

Its **bright white petals and sunny yellow center** help it attract many busy bees and butterflies for pollination.

Measurements & details

Height
30-60 cm
Spread
30-90 cm
Flower Size
2.5-5 cm
Bloom Season
Late spring to early summer
Edible
No
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

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Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but don't touch flowers unless you know they are safe!

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is meadow anemone?

30-60 cm

How wide does meadow anemone spread?

30-90 cm

How big are the flowers on meadow anemone?

2.5-5 cm

When does meadow anemone bloom?

Late spring to early summer

Is meadow anemone edible?

No

Is meadow anemone toxic?

Mild

What is meadow anemone's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is meadow anemone pollinated?

Insect

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