Anemone canadensis Canadian anemone (Ranunculaceae)

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Anemone canadensis
Canadian anemone
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The Anemone canadensis plant species is found in N. America from Labrador to Massachusets, Illinois and Colorado. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Canadian anemone.

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Latin Name:  Anemone canadensis
Common Name:  Canadian anemone
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  Although no specific mention has been seen for this species, a number of members of this genus are slightly poisonous, the toxic principle is destroyed by heat or by drying[4, 10, 19, 65].

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Damp meadows[222].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in ordinary garden soil but prefers a well-drained woodland soil and some shade[200]. An easily grown plant, preferring a sunny position[233]. Plants succeed in maritime gardens[233]. Hardy to at least -20°c[187]. This species is closely related to A. virginiana[200]. Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[233]. A greedy plant, inhibiting the growth of nearby plants, especially legumes[54]. A good woodland plant[1, 187].

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