Anemonoides sylvestris (syn. Anemone sylvestris), known as snowdrop anemone or snowdrop windflower, is a perennial plant flowering in spring, native to meadows and dry deciduous woodlands of central and western Europe and temperate Asia.[1][2] It forms spreading patches, sometimes aggressively spreading.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Ranunculales |
| Family: | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus: | Anemonoides |
| Species: | A. sylvestris
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| Binomial name | |
| Anemonoides sylvestris (L.) Galasso, Banfi & Soldano
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Another name is wood anemone,[citation needed] but this more commonly refers to the European A. nemorosa or the North American A. quinquefolia.
Description edit
The species grows 1–1.5 feet (0.30–0.46 m) tall with white flowers which bloom in April. Flowers have five petals with yellow anthers in the center and are fragrant.[2]
Cultivation edit
Cultivars include Anemonoides sylvestris 'Madonna'.[citation needed]
References edit
- ^ "Anemonoides sylvestris (L.) Galasso, Banfi & Soldano". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
- ^ a b c "Anemone sylvestris - Plant Finder". www.missouribotanicalgarden.org. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
External links edit
- "Plant Fact Sheet" (PDF). UW-Extension Horticulture Education Center. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
- "Anemone sylvestris". Chicago Botanic Garden. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
- "Anemone sylvestris L." plantillustrations.org. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
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