Rue Anemone Thalictrum thalictroides (formerly Anemonella thalictroides)
Other common names:
Windflower Other scientific names: Anemonella thalictroides French names:
Anémone fauxpigamon Family: Buttercup Family (Ranunculaceae) Group: Anemones Distinctive features:
Small white spring wildflowers, low to the ground. Similar species: Wood Anemone (Anemone quinquefolia) - Very similar, but the leaves are different. Flowers: Spring; White; 7 or more parts (petals) Leaves: Compound Habitat: Forests Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 392 Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 22 Native/Non-native:
Native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: thalictroides: like "thalictrum" Photographs:
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