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Ranunculaceae
Oregon Anemone
Anemone oregana
Anticipation and protection.
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Genus
- Anemone
- Native to
- Pacific Northwest, United States
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Height
- 4-10 inches
- Sunlight
- Partial Shade
- Soil
- Moist, Humus-rich
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 5-8
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Oregon anemone is one of the earliest spring wildflowers to bloom in Pacific Northwest forests.
- The flower lacks true petals; what appear to be petals are actually colored sepals.
- It spreads through underground rhizomes, forming beautiful woodland carpets over time.
- The plant goes dormant by midsummer, disappearing entirely above ground.
- Native peoples used the plant cautiously in traditional remedies due to its mild toxicity.
Color meanings
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Forsaken love
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Protection against evil
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Anticipation