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Thalictrum thalictroides
Thalictrum thalictroides (L.) Eames & B. Boivin
Rue Anemone, Rue-anemone
Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
Synonym(s): Anemonella thalictroides, Syndesmon thalictroides
USDA Symbol: THTH2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Rue-anemone is a delicate woodland perennial rising to 9 inches or more. At the top of the stalk is a lacy whorl of 3-parted, dark-green leaves above which rises delicate, reddish-brown stems bearing pink or white blossoms.
This slender spring flower is easily cultivated in wildflower gardens. It is similar to Wood Anemone (Anemone quinquefolia), except for the numerous flowers and rounded leaflets. The leaves of Rue Anemone are similar to those of the meadow-rues.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Achene
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , VA , VT , WI , WVCanada: ON
Native Distribution: S.w. ME to MN, s. to n.w. FL, MS, AR & OK
Native Habitat: Open, deciduous & mixed woods
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part ShadeSoil Moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Acidic (pH<6.8)
Soil Description: Humus-rich, sometimes dry, soils.
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
Propagation
Description: Propagate by division, root cuttings or seed. Sow seeds in fall or provide cold stratification. Seedlings will flower the second or third year following germination.Seed Collection: Approximate collection date for northern U.S.: Late May through Jun. Seeds can be allowed to dry out before sowing.
Seed Treatment: This species requires or benefits from a three month period of cold moist stratification in the refrigerator.
Commercially Avail: yes
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU | FACU | FAC | FACU | FACU |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Delaware Nature Society - Hockessin, DE
Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Bibliography
Bibref 1294 - The Midwestern Native Garden: Native Alternatives to Nonnative Flowers and Plants An Illustrated Guide (2011) Adelman, Charlotte and Schwartz, Bernard L.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Thalictrum thalictroides in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Thalictrum thalictroides in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Thalictrum thalictroides
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-11-18Research By: TWC Staff