Anemonoides ranunculoides
Anemonoides ranunculoides, commonly known as the yellow anemone or yellow wood anemone, is a species of flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae. It is native to Europe and Western Asia, where it typically grows in deciduous forests and other shaded areas.
Description[edit | edit source]
Anemonoides ranunculoides is a perennial herbaceous plant that reaches a height of 10-30 cm. The plant has a creeping rhizome from which it produces upright stems. The leaves are trifoliate, with each leaflet being deeply lobed and toothed. The flowers are bright yellow, with five to eight petal-like tepals and numerous stamens. The flowering period is from March to May.
Habitat and Distribution[edit | edit source]
This species is found in a variety of habitats, including deciduous forests, woodlands, and hedgerows. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in shaded or semi-shaded locations. Anemonoides ranunculoides is distributed across much of Europe, from the British Isles to Russia, and extends into parts of Western Asia.
Ecology[edit | edit source]
Anemonoides ranunculoides plays a role in the ecosystem as an early spring bloomer, providing nectar and pollen for various insects, including bees and butterflies. The plant is also a food source for some herbivorous animals.
Cultivation[edit | edit source]
Anemonoides ranunculoides is sometimes cultivated in gardens for its attractive yellow flowers and early spring bloom. It is best grown in a shaded or semi-shaded location with moist, well-drained soil. The plant can be propagated by division of the rhizomes in autumn or early spring.
Related Species[edit | edit source]
Anemonoides ranunculoides is closely related to Anemonoides nemorosa, the wood anemone, which has white flowers. Both species share similar habitats and ecological roles.
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