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Anemone edwardsiana
Anemone edwardsiana Tharp
Edwards Plateau Thimbleweed, Two-flowered Anemone
Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ANED2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Found only on the Edwards Plateau of Texas.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Shape: Oblanceolate , Obovate
Leaf Margin: Crenate
Leaf Apex: Acute , Obtuse
Leaf Base: Cuneate
Inflorescence: Cyme
Fruit Type: Achene
Size Notes: Up to about 20 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , BlueBloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr
Distribution
USA: TXNative Distribution: Edwards Plateau of Texas.
Native Habitat: Found on rich, moist banks of shaded canyons, especially along limestone ledges at the bases of bluffs; Edwards Plateau north to Travis County.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: ShadeConditions Comments: Flowers are commonly white, but may range from blue to pink and lavender.
Benefit
Warning: POISONOUS PARTS: All parts when fresh. Toxic only if eaten in large quantities. Symptoms include inflammation and blistering upon contact with fresh sap and irritation of the mouth, vomiting and diarrhea following ingestion. (Poisonous Plants of N.C.)Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Deer Resistant: High
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 286 - Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country (1989) Enquist, M.Search More Titles in Bibliography
From the Archive
Wildflower Newsletter 1989 VOL. 6, NO.6 - Landscape Restoration, Wildflower Outlook, Wildflower Center Fall Festival, Dire...Additional resources
USDA: Find Anemone edwardsiana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Anemone edwardsiana in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2011-04-24Research By: NPC