Other common names:
Tall Anemone French names:
Anémone de Virginie Family: Buttercup Family (Ranunculaceae) Group: Anemones Distinctive features:
Whorl of 3 leaves at mid-stem. Similar species: • Long-fruited Anemone (Anemone cylindrica) - Whorl of 4-9 leaves partway up the stem. Flowers: Summer; White, Green/Brown; 5 parts (petals) Leaves: Opposite/Whorled; Whorl of 3 leaves at mid-stem. Height:
60-90 cm (23-35 in) Habitat: Forests, Fields and Open Areas Grows in Sun/Shade:
Shade Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 288 Native/Non-native:
Native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: virginiana: of Virginia, Virginian For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs:
172 photographs available, of which 13 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
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