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Japanese anemone (Eriocapitella hupehensis)

Description

Anemone hupehensis, Anemone hupehensis var. japonica, and Anemone - hybrida (commonly known as the Chinese anemone or Japanese anemone, thimbleweed, or windflower) are species of flowering herbaceous perennials in the Ranunculaceae family.Anemone - hybrida Paxton is a hybrid of Anemone hupehensis var. japonica and Anemone vitifolia. It should not be confused with Anemone hybrida Miq. ex Pritz., a synonym of Anemone halleri All.Height is 3-4 ft (1-1 m). Leaves have three leaflets. Flowers are 40-60 mm (1.6-2.4 in) across, with 5-6 (or up to 20 in double forms) sculpted pink or white sepals and prominent yellow stamens, blooming from midsummer to autumn.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum: Magnoliophyta

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Ranunculales

            • Family: Ranunculaceae

              • Genus: Anemone