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Sharp-Lobed Hepatica - Hepatica nobilis/Anemone americana An early spring wildflower with lavender flowers and 3-lobed leaves. <br /> <br /> The word &quot;hepatica&quot; is derived from the Latin word for &quot;liver&quot;, which refers to the supposed resemblance of the leaves to the liver. This resemblance led early herbalists to assume that these plants would be effective in treating liver ailments.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Mixed forest Anemone acutiloba,Geotagged,Hepatica nobilis,Liverleaf,Sharp-lobed Hepatica,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Sharp-Lobed Hepatica - Hepatica nobilis/Anemone americana

An early spring wildflower with lavender flowers and 3-lobed leaves.

The word "hepatica" is derived from the Latin word for "liver", which refers to the supposed resemblance of the leaves to the liver. This resemblance led early herbalists to assume that these plants would be effective in treating liver ailments.

Habitat: Mixed forest

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The Liverleaf

''Hepatica nobilis'' or ''Anemone americana'' is a herbaceous perennial in the buttercup family. It is native to the eastern United States and to central and eastern Canada.

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Similar species: Ranunculales
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Dec 28, 2021. Captured Apr 18, 2021 13:51 in 3280 Franklin Ave, Millbrook, NY 12545, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm