Anemonastrum canadense

Characteristics
Dicots
Ranunculaceae
Anemonastrum
Anemonastrum canadense L.
Canadian Anemone
forb
4
**
Native AGCP (FAC), EMP (FACW) (NWPL) TN[SX] KY[SX] (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)
Armaments
No
Base Flower Color
White
Duration
Perennial
Fruit Dehiscence
No
Fruit Type
Achene
Fruit Wet/Dry
Dry
General Ecology
Terrestrial
Growth Habit
forb
Leaf Arrangement
basal; whorled
Leaf Complexity
simple
Leaf Dissection
Palmate; Palmate Divided; Palmate Parted; Parted: Divided
Leaf Duration
deciduous
Leaf Fragrance
No
Leaf Rank
Palmate
Leaf Type
broadleaf
Leaflet Number
0
Moisture Requirements
Mesic; Hydric
Overall Flower Symmetry
Actinomorphic
Parent Rock
Calcareous; Limestone
Perianth Present
Yes
Petal Number
5
Placentation Type
Basal; Marginal
Soil Composition
Mineral
Soil pH
Alkaline
Stamen Number
>12
Unconsolidated Rock
Yes
Woody Herbaceous
Herbaceous
View details of Herbarium specimens
** Not applicable or data not available.
Classification
Ranunculales
Anemonastrum
Anemonastrum canadense L. - Canadian Anemone
Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

Click the question mark icon () to view additional information about the ecoregions shown. In the map legend, there are links to toggle the visibility of the ecoregions and/or their labels. In addition, clicking on an ecoregion name will highlight that region on the map.

Ecoregions
  • Southeastern Plains
    • Blackland Prarie
  • Blue Ridge Mountains
  • Ridge and Valley
  • Cumberland Plateau
  • Cumberland Mountains
  • Allegheny Plateau
  • Interior Plateau
    • Bluegrass Region
    • Nashville Basin
    • Pennyroyal Karst Plain
    • Western Highland Rim
    • Eastern Highland Rim
  • Interior River Valleys and Hills
    • Shawnee / Caseyville Hills
  • Mississippi Alluvial Plain
  • Mississippi Valley Loess Plains
Synonyms
Specimens and Distribution

Click on an Accession Number to view additional details about the specimen.

Range of years during which specimens were collected:

Plant Photos
Anemonastrum canadense - 4
Anemonastrum canadense - Alaina Krakowiak View Full Size
Anemonastrum canadense - 4
Anemonastrum canadense - Alaina Krakowiak View Full Size
Anemonastrum canadense - 4
Anemonastrum canadense - Alaina Krakowiak View Full Size
Anemonastrum canadense - 4
Anemonastrum canadense - Alaina Krakowiak View Full Size