Anemone quinquefolia
Anemone quinquefolia wood anemone
Synonyms:
Anemonoides quinquefolia
A small plant with 5 white petal-like sepals, it carpets the woodland floor in mid-spring. The leaves are arranged in a whorl of deeply cut, 3 or 5 parted leaves midway on the stem.
Habitat & Range
Common in moist, open woods and thickets.
Present throughout the state but less in the north.
Wetland codes
| EMP: | FACU |
|---|---|
| NCNE: | FACU |
Phenology
Flowers late May to August.
Plant Codes
S-rank: No rank
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Anemone quinquefolia wood anemone
Opening flower with leaves
Plant form & habitat
Whole plant with open bloom
Young fruit
Plant Life-Form
perennial forb
Common Names
wood anemone
