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Anemone quinquefolia
This is an early spring wildflower which often forms sizable stands on woodland borders. A low, delicate plant with a whorl of 3 stalked, deeply cut leaves and a solitary, stalked white flower. Slender 4-8 in. stalk has basal leaves and a whorl of 3- to 5-parted leaves at its apex. A single white or pink flower arises above the leaf whorl. Solitary divided leaves also arise from the rootstock. Disappears after blooming.
USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , GA , IA , IL , IN , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , ND , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , VA , VT , WI , WV Canada: NB , NS , ON , QC Native Distribution: Northern Ont. & e. Man., s. to MD, KY & e. NE; also mts. to GA Native Habitat: Woodland, Forest Edge
Spotted at Anna Ruby Falls in Helen, GA
Spotted on Apr 3, 2014
Submitted on Jun 26, 2014
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