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Ranunculaceae
Eranthis Hyemalis
Eranthis hyemalis
Rebirth and anticipation.
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Genus
- Eranthis
- Native to
- Southern France, Italy, Balkans
- Bloom season
- Late Winter, Early Spring
- Type
- Perennial tuber
- Height
- 5-10 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Moist, humus-rich, well-drained
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 4-9
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- It is commonly known as winter aconite and is one of the very first flowers to bloom, often emerging through snow.
- The bright yellow 'petals' are actually sepals; the true petals are modified into tiny nectaries.
- The ruff of green bracts below the flower gives it the appearance of wearing an Elizabethan collar.
- It contains the toxic alkaloid eranthin, making it poisonous to humans and animals.
- Once established, it can form golden carpets by self-seeding, but dried tubers can be difficult to establish initially.
Color meanings
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Rebirth
1
Hope
2
New beginnings