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Anemone quinquefolia var. quinquefolia L.

Nightcaps

Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)

USDA Symbol: ANQUQ

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit:
Size Class: 0-1 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , GA , KY , MA , MD , ME , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , SC , TN , VA , VT , WV
Canada: NB , NS
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

Benefit

Warning: POISONOUS PARTS: All parts when fresh. Toxic only if eaten in large quantities. Symptoms include inflammation and blistering upon contact with fresh sap and irritation of the mouth, vomiting and diarrhea following ingestion. (Poisonous Plants of N.C.)
Conspicuous Flowers: yes

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Anemone quinquefolia var. quinquefolia in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Anemone quinquefolia var. quinquefolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Anemone quinquefolia var. quinquefolia

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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