Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
virginiana
ID:
536568

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 540 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000535900

Common Names

  • Anemone virginiana
  • Virginia Anemone
  • Virginia Windflower

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Description

Anemone virginiana (also called Thimbleweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has deeply divided leaves with 3-7 lobes and white flowers. It is native to North America and is found in meadows, grasslands, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anemone virginiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas where it can spread and form a dense carpet.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Anemone virginiana var. alba (Oakes) Alph.Wood
Anemone virginiana var. cylindroidea B.Boivin

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anemone virginiana is white, with yellow stamens and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anemone virginiana can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Anemone virginiana

Anemone virginiana can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.

Anemone virginiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anemone virginiana?

Anemone virginiana

What is the common name of Anemone virginiana?

Virginian Anemone

Where does Anemone virginiana grow?

Anemone virginiana grows in North America

Species in the Anemone genus

Anemone fulingensis, Anemone afghanica, Anemone airei, Anemone alaschanica, Anemone altaica, Anemone angustiloba, Anemone baissunensis, Anemone begoniifolia, Anemone berlandieri, Anemone biflora, Anemone brecklei, Anemone brevistyla, Anemone bucharica, Anemone caroliniana, Anemone cathayensis, Anemone coronaria, Anemone cylindrica, Anemone debilis, Anemone decapetala, Anemone drummondii, Anemone edwardsiana, Anemone flexuosissima, Anemone fuscopurpurea, Anemone glazioviana, Anemone gokayamensis, Anemone hemsleyi, Anemone hokouensis, Anemone hortensis, Anemone howellii, Anemone koraiensis, Anemone korzchinskyi, Anemone laceratoincisa, Anemone liangshanica, Anemone lithophila, Anemone lutienensis, Anemone montana, Anemone moorei, Anemone multiceps, Anemone multifida, Anemone narcissiflora, Anemone nutantiflora, Anemone ochotensis, Anemone okennonii, Anemone orthocarpa, Anemone palmata, Anemone parviflora, Anemone pavoniana, Anemone poilanei, Anemone punctulata, Anemone quinquefolia,

Species in the Ranunculaceae family

Aconitum soyaense, Aconitum abietetorum, Aconitum acutiusculum, Aconitum ajanense, Aconitum alboflavidum, Aconitum alboviolaceum, Aconitum alpino-nepalense, Aconitum ambiguum, Aconitum amplexicaule, Aconitum angulatum, Aconitum angusticassidatum, Aconitum angustifolium, Aconitum anthora, Aconitum apetalum, Aconitum aquilonare, Aconitum artemisiifolium, Aconitum assamicum, Aconitum atlanticum, Aconitum austriacum, Aconitum austrokoreense, Aconitum axilliflorum, Aconitum azumiense, Aconitum baburinii, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum bailangense, Aconitum barbatum, Aconitum baumgartenianum, Aconitum berdaui, Aconitum bhedingense, Aconitum bicolor, Aconitum biflorum, Aconitum brachypodum, Aconitum bracteolatum, Aconitum brevicalcaratum, Aconitum brevilimbum, Aconitum brevipetalum, Aconitum brunneum, Aconitum bucovinense, Aconitum bujbense, Aconitum bulbilliferum, Aconitum bulleyanum, Aconitum burnatii, Aconitum calthifolium, Aconitum cammarum, Aconitum campylorrhynchum, Aconitum cannabifolium, Aconitum carmichaelii, Aconitum changianum, Aconitum charkeviczii,

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