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Wood Anemone (Anemone nemorosa) — wildflower of Ireland

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Wood Anemone

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Anemone nemorosa

A starry white flower (sometimes pink-tinged) that nods in spring breezes. The Greek name means "daughter of the wind".

Height
15 cm
Blooms
Mar–May
Family
Buttercup (Ranunculaceae)
Latin name
Anemone nemorosa
Where to find
  • Ancient woodland floors
  • Old hedge banks
  • Killarney NP (Kerry)