Hepatica americana (Ranunculaceae)

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Hepatica americana
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The Hepatica americana plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Nova Scotia to Minnesota, south to Florida, Georgia and Missouri It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Hepatica americana
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  (DC.)Ker-Gawl.

Known Hazards:  Although no specific mention has been seen for this species, most plants in this family are poisonous. This toxicity is usually of a low order and the toxic principle is destroyed by heat or by drying[4, 10, 19, 65].

Mature Height:  0.25   Mature Width:  0.2

Habitat:  Dry woods[222].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a deep light soil with leafmold[200]. Grows well on limey woodland soils in half shade, though it also succeeds in deep shade and in full sun[1]. Plants resent root disturbance and should be placed in their permanent positions as soon as possible[188]. This species is closely related to H. acutiloba[200]. A greedy plant, inhibiting the growth of nearby plants, especially legumes[54].

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