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Hepatica nobilis 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: Rocky, mixed forest Anemone,Geotagged,Hepatica,Hepatica nobilis,United States,Winter Click/tap to enlarge

Hepatica nobilis

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: Rocky, 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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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jun 8, 2020. Captured Jan 1, 2000 00:00 in 3280 Franklin Ave, Millbrook, NY 12545, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO500
  • 100mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.