Narcissus Anemone, Narcissus-flower Thimbleweed
Anemone narcissiflora

Family: Ranunculaceae

What it is like

A small herb. It grows 50 cm high. There are 4-9 leaves. The leaves are in 3 sections and 5 sided or round. They are 3-7 cm long by 4-12 cm wide. The flowers are white and in clusters.

There are about 120 Anemone species.

Where it is found

It grows in cold temperate and Arctic zones. In northern China it grows between 1,800-4,000 m above sea level. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Afghanistan, Asia, Australia, Central Asia, China, Europe, Kazakhstan, Korea, Mongolia, North America, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, Siberia, Tajikistan, USA

How it is used for food

CAUTION: This plant is normally considered very poisonous. The leaves are eaten raw, fermented or in oil.

Edible parts

Leaves, root, caution

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Anemone laxa (Ulbr.) Juz.; and others