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Чистяк весенний, или лютик весенний (лат. Ficaria verna). Апрель 24. Ficaria verna Huds. (Ranunculaceae). April 24.

Anemone hepatica or liverwort of the Ranunculaceae is a species native to woodlands and can be found for e.g. in North America, continental Europe and Japan.

Fan facts about flowers:

-produce pollen but no nectar

-is slightly toxic but drying herbs makes it non-toxic

-in medieval ages it was believed to treat liver diseases

False Rue Anemone

Enemion biternatum

St. Charles County, Missouri, USA

March 13th, 2024

Olivia R. Myers

@oliviarosaline

Sharp-lobed Hepatica

Hepatica acutiloba

These gorgeous spring ephemerals are usually found in woods with rich, somewhat alkaline, well drained-soils across eastern North America. Their flowers can vary in color and petal count. The hepatica plants pictured were growing on wooded hillsides featuring dolomite rock outcrops.

March 30th, 2023

St. Francois County, Missouri, USA

Olivia R. Myers

@oliviarosaline

Dwarf Larkspur

Delphinium tricorne

A favorite of hummingbirds and butterflies when it blooms. This spring ephemeral is native to the central and eastern United States. The flowers can range in color from white to all shades of purple.

April 12th, 2023

St. Louis County, Missouri, USA

Olivia R. Myers

@oliviarosaline

Tall Thimbleweed

Anemone virginiana

This anemone is native to the United States and southern Canada, where its range extends primarily east of the Great Plains. Its common name originates from the cluster of pistils forming a thimble shape, and it can tolerate and grow in a variety of conditions. This particular plant was thriving in a partly sunny, moist area of the woods near a small creek.

June 22nd, 2023

St. Francois County, Missouri, USA

Olivia R. Myers

@oliviarosaline