Sharp-Lobed Hepatica

Synonyms:   Hepatica

Scientific Name:   Anemone acutiloba


Spring ephemeral. 5-12 petal-like sepals. Seeds have fatty appendages (elaiosomes) which attract ants that disperse seeds. Grows on calcareous soils.

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Sharp-Lobed Hepatica


Genus species: Anemone acutiloba
Common Names: Sharp-Lobed Hepatica, Hepatica
Family Name: Ranunculaceae  
Annual or perennial herbs, woody vines, and low shrubs; leaves various, often basal and alternate, simple to compound; flowers bisexual or unisexual, regular or irregular, in various clusters; fruit variable, most frequently a follicle or achene; family contains many highly poisonous plants.
Seed Type Angiosperm
Origin:  
Native: native to North America.
Non-native: not native to North America.
Introduced Native: native to North
America, but not Rowe Woods.
* Definitions based on the USDA
terminology
Native
Category:Wildflower
Flower Color:White Violet/Blue
Identified by:A. Swanson
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