Anemone apennina (Apennine anemone) — Backlit, Stuttgart, Germany, 2021

HA-0075 · Backlit, Stuttgart, Germany, 04/2021, Julian Auch

HA-0076 · Backlit, Stuttgart, Germany, 04/2021, Julian Auch

HA-0077 · Backlit, Stuttgart, Germany, 04/2021, Julian Auch

Anemone apennina (Apennine anemone) — Pressed, Stuttgart, Germany, 2021

HA-0078 · Pressed, Stuttgart, Germany, 04/2021, Julian Auch

HA-0079 · Pressed, Stuttgart, Germany, 04/2021, Julian Auch

Apennine anemoneAnemone apennina

Anemone apennina, commonly known as Apennine anemone, is a spring-flowering perennial wildflower native to southern Europe. It is recognized by its vivid blue, star-shaped flowers held above finely divided leaves, creating a striking contrast on the woodland floor. The species name apennina refers to the Apennine Mountains of Italy, where it is naturally found. Like many anemones, it flowers early and then retreats underground, taking advantage of light before trees leaf out, which makes it a characteristic and fleeting presence in spring woodlands.

Scientific Name

Anemone apennina

Family

Ranunculaceae

Order

Ranunculales

Lifespan

Perennial

Blossom Color

Blue

Blossom Symmetry

Radial