Hepatica nobilis Hepatica (Ranunculaceae)

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Hepatica nobilis
Hepatica
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The Hepatica nobilis plant species is found in Europe. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Hepatica. Some home gardeners know the variety as H. triloba. Anemone hepatica. L.

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Latin Name:  Hepatica nobilis
Common Name:  Hepatica
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  Mill.

Known Hazards:  The plant is poisonous in large doses[13, 19, 21]. The toxic principle is dissipated by heat or drying[65].

Mature Height:  0.1   Mature Width:  0.1

Habitat:  Damp underground in shady deciduous, usually beech, woodlands, scrub and grassland, especially on limestone[7, 9, 13].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a deep light alkaline soil with leafmould[200, 238]. Another report says that it grows best in a deep loam or clay soil[4]. Grows well on limey woodland soils in half shade, though it also succeeds in deep shade and in full sun[1]. A very ornamental plant[1]. It grows well in the rock garden[1] and in the woodland[188]. Plants resent root disturbance and should be placed in their permanent positions as soon as possible[188]. A greedy plant, inhibiting the growth of nearby plants, especially legumes[54].

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