Anemone nemorosa Wood anemone (Ranunculaceae)

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Anemone nemorosa
Wood anemone
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The Anemone nemorosa plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wood anemone.

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Latin Name:  Anemone nemorosa
Common Name:  Wood anemone
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  This species is slightly poisonous, the toxic principle is destroyed by heat or by drying[4, 10, 19, 65].

Mature Height:  0.15   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Woodland and shady hillsides in all but the most base deficient or water-logged soils[7, 17, 90].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a moist soil[1, 90, 200] but tolerates dry conditions during its summer dormancy[200]. Plants tolerate dry conditions and drought so long as there is plenty of humus in the soil[190]. Prefers a well-drained humus-rich soil[200]. Dislikes very acid soils[13]. Prefers a shady position, growing well on woodland edges[24, 90], but plants can also be naturalized in thin turf[200]. Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[233]. A greedy plant, inhibiting the growth of nearby plants, especially legumes[54]. The plant has a running rootstock and can spread rapidly when well-sited[4]. A very ornamental plant[1], there are several named varieties[190].

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