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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