Anemone multifida
(Cutleaf Anemone)
Anemone multifida, Along CR 22 (Weston Pass Rd.), Park Co. 0771
Anemone multifida, Along CR 22 (Weston Pass Rd.), Park Co. 0757
Anemone multifida, Along CR 22 (Weston Pass Rd.), Park Co. 0763
Anemone multifida, Along CR 22 (Weston Pass Rd.), Park Co. 0787
Anemone multifida, Along CR 22 (Weston Pass Rd.), Park Co. 0777
| Scientific Name | Anemone multifida | USDA PLANTS Symbol | ANMU |
| Common Name | Cutleaf Anemone, Red Windflower | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 565003 |
| Family | Ranunculaceae (Buttercup) | Flora of North America Ref. | Click Here |
| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills to alpine (6500 to 14000 ft.); moists areas along streams and in meadows. Plant: Slender, erect perennial 10 to 14 inches tall with multiple, hairy stems. Leaves: Basal leaves on petioles up to 4 inches long, twice-ternately-divided blades into linear or lanceolate segments; stem leaves sessile, fewer, smaller, less divided; upper leaf surfaces smooth, hairy beneath. Inflorescence: Flowers 3/4-inch across with up to 9 petal-like hairy white, pale yellow, purple or pink sepals (no petals), 80 greenish-yellow stamens; oval seed heads 5/8-inch long. Bloom Period: May to September. References: American Southwest, SW Colorado Wildflowers, "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel and "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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