Common wild anemone
Anemone rivularis

Family: Ranunculaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows about 1 m high. It spreads about 50 cm wide. The rootstock has silky hairs. It is stout and sheathed with fibres. The lower leaves have long stalks. They are 3 lobes arranged like fingers. These are divided along the edge. They have silky hairs underneath. The upper leaves do not have stalks and are rounded. They are hairy on both surfaces. The flowers are white or blue. They occur as many flowers in compound heads. The fruit is a dry fruit.

There are about 120 Anemone species.

Where it is found

A temperate plant. In Nepal it grows between 1600-4000 m altitude. It grows in open moist places. It suits hardiness zones 7-9. Hobart Botanical Gardens. In Sichuan and Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sikkim, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, Tasmania, Tibet, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The roasted seeds are pickled. The roots are stewed with meat and eaten as a tonic.

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Bagh paile, Bat-soh-plia, Huzhangcao, Potočna vetrnica

Synonyms

Anemone dubia Wallich; Anemone geraniifolia Wallich; Anemone hispida Wallich; Anemone wightiana Wallich;