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Canada Anemone

Anemonastrum canadense (L.) Mosyakin
Canada Anemone
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Anemonastrum canadense, known as Canada Anemone, is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae. It is native to North America and thrives in moist meadows, thickets, streambanks, and lakeshores. The plant spreads through underground rhizomes and is recognized for its white flowers.

Description

Anemonastrum canadense is a member of the Ranunculaceae family and is commonly found in North America. It grows in moist environments such as meadows, thickets, streambanks, and lakeshores. The plant reproduces by spreading underground rhizomes and is distinguished by its white flowers. It is also known by several other names, including round-headed anemone, round-leaf thimbleweed, meadow anemone, windflower, and crowfoot.

Other common names

Canada AnemoneCanada WindflowerMeadow AnemoneRound-Leaved AnemoneRound-Leaved ThimbleweedCanadian anemone

Distribution

Newfoundland · Alberta · British Columbia · Manitoba · New Brunswick · Nova Scotia · Northwest Territories · Nunavut · Ontario · Prince Edward Island · Quebec · Saskatchewan · Vermont-US · Colorado · Connecticut · Denmark · Finland · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Missouri · Montana · Nebraska

Synonyms

Nemorosa canadensisNemorsoa canadensisAiolon canadenseAiolon canadense f. flavumAnemone canadensisAnemone canadensis f. dicksoniiAnemone dichotoma var. canadensisAnemonidium canadenseAnemone canadensis f. canadensis

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