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Windflower

Anemone

Basic Details

Description

Floral Formula

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Basic Details

NameWindflower

DescriptionGraceful perennial named for delicate blooms that dance and sway in slightest breeze, encompassing diverse species blooming spring through fall. Wood anemones carpet forest floors in early spring before trees leaf out, while Japanese anemones provide elegant late-season color in shaded borders from August through October. Cup-shaped flowers with petal-like sepals in white, pink, or purple rise above deeply divided foliage, spreading via rhizomes to form charming colonies in woodland gardens and shaded areas.

FamilyRanunculaceae

GenusAnemone

TribeAnemoneae

Floral Formula & Features

Floral FormulaEBr ⊕ ☿ P5-20 A∞ G∞

Ebracteate (no bracts), Actinomorphic (radially symmetrical), bisexual, 5-20 free petal-like sepals (tepals - no true petals), numerous free stamens in spiral, numerous free carpels with superior ovaries typical of Ranunculaceae

Features

Name 'Anemone' from Greek 'anemos' (wind), hence windflower - flowers sway in breeze. About 120 species. Wood anemone (A. nemorosa) indicator of ancient woodlands in Europe. Japanese anemone actually from China. All parts toxic if ingested - contains protoanemonin
Cup or bowl-shaped flowers 1-3 inches (2.5-8 cm) across with 5-20 petal-like sepals (no true petals) and numerous stamens. Colors include white, pink, purple, red, blue. Wood anemones bloom March-May. Japanese anemones bloom August-October. Poppy anemones spring
Herbaceous perennials growing from rhizomes or tubers. Basal leaves deeply divided, palmate or fern-like. Flowering stems rise above foliage. Wood anemones summer dormant (ephemeral). Japanese anemones fibrous-rooted, woody-based. Spread by rhizomes forming colonies
Height varies by species: Wood anemone 4-8 inches (10-20 cm), Japanese anemone 2-4 feet (60-120 cm), Poppy anemone 8-12 inches (20-30 cm). Lifespan 20-25 years. Propagated by division of rhizomes or tubers, or seeds. Slow to establish
Native to temperate and subtropical regions of Northern Hemisphere. Wood anemone native to Europe. Japanese anemone from China. Poppy anemone from Mediterranean. Found in woodlands, meadows, alpine areas. Naturalized in North America
Most prefer partial to full shade (wood, Japanese anemones). Some tolerate sun (poppy anemone). Need moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil. Wood anemones prefer acidic soil. Japanese anemones neutral to alkaline. Hardy zones vary 3-8 depending on species
Excellent for woodland gardens, shade borders, naturalizing. Japanese anemones provide late-season color when few shade plants bloom. Good cut flowers. Attract bees, butterflies. Deer and rabbit resistant due to toxicity. Wood anemones carpet forest floors in spring
Mulch in spring to retain moisture. Japanese anemones may need staking in windy sites. Divide every 3-4 years if crowded. Wood anemones best left undisturbed. All parts toxic - wear gloves when handling. Can cause skin irritation. Keep away from children, pets

Names in Different Languages

Latin / ScientificAnemone

English (Alternate)Japanese Anemones, Poppy Anemone, Wood Anemone, Canada Anemone, Round-headed Anemone, Meadow Anemone, Crowfoot, Thimbleweed

Hindiपवन पुष्प (Pawan Pushp), एनीमोन (Anemone), हवा का फूल (Hawa ka phool)

Tamilகாக்காய்ப் பூ (Kaakkay poo), பவழமல்லி (Pavalamalli), இலுப்பை (Iluppai )

Teluguగాలి పువ్వు (Gali Puvvu)

Malayalamകാറ്റാടിപ്പൂവ് (kaatadippoo), അനിമോൺ (animon)

Kannadaಅನೆಮೊನೆ (Anemone), ವಿಂಡ್ ಫ್ಲವರ್ (Windflower), ಕಾಡು ಮಂದಾರ (Kaadu Mandaara)

Sanskritपाटल (Pāṭala), मारुत (Māruta)

Bengaliবায়ুপরাগী পুষ্পবিশেষ (bayuporagi pushpabishesh), অ্যানিমিোন (anemone)

Frenchune anémone

RussianВетреница (Vetrenitsa)

Spanishanémona

GermanWindröschen

What is Floral Formula?

A floral formula is a symbolic representation of a flower's structure using letters, numbers, and special symbols. It provides a concise way to describe the arrangement and number of floral parts.

Example Formula

% K(6) C1+2+(2) A(9) G₂

This formula describes the flower's symmetry, sepals, petals, stamens, and carpels in a standardized format.