Balkan Anemone
Taken at Strathclyde Park on 16th April 2020 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode. Fact File
Balkan Anenome
Balkan Anenome
Balkan Anemone.
Species :
Order:
Family:
Habit: 		Anemone blanda.
Ranunculales.
Ranunculaceae.
Herbaceous tuberous perennial
Habitat:
Height:
Flowers:
Description:
Feature
 Shady areas with moist soil.
10 - 15 cms.
Spring. Flowers and leaves die in early Summer.
Purple blue flowers.
Herbalists in the Middle Ages used Anemone blanda as treatment for gout and headaches but due to it's toxicity it is no longer used. Touching any part of the plant can result in 'Contact Dermatitis