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Hepatica nobilis An early spring wildflower with pinkish-lavender flowers and 3-lobed leaves. None of the flowers had opened yet.<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: Growing in a mossy, boggy forest. Geotagged,Hepatica nobilis,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Hepatica nobilis

An early spring wildflower with pinkish-lavender flowers and 3-lobed leaves. None of the flowers had opened yet.

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: Growing in a mossy, boggy forest.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    A fresh photo, glad you had such a great day after such a long winter wait. Posted 6 years ago
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      Christine Young
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      Thanks, it was a beautiful day :) Posted 6 years ago

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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
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Uploaded Apr 3, 2019. Captured Apr 3, 2019 13:04 in 3280 Franklin Ave, Millbrook, NY 12545, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/7.1
  • 1/197s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm