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].

Medicinal Information: The leaves are antirheumatic, rubefacient and tonic[7, 19, 46]. The plant is sometimes used externally as a counter-irritant in the treatment of rheumatism[7]. The herb is gathered in spring before the plant comes into flower[7]. Various parts of this herb used to be recommended for a variety of complaints such as headaches and gout, though the plant is virtually not used nowadays[4]. A homeopathic remedy has been made from the leaves[7].

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