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Hepatica nobilis

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Familyranunculaceae

Orderranunculales

Lifespanperennial

Trivial nameCommon hepatica, liverwort

Blossom colorpurple

Blossom symmetryradial

Inflorescencedeterminate

Phyllotaxiswhorled

Hepatica nobilis, also known as liverwort or liverleaf, is a charming perennial native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It features delicate, lobed leaves and showy, cup-shaped flowers that bloom in early spring. Hepatica nobilis is prized for its early bloom, often appearing as one of the first signs of spring in woodlands and shaded gardens. Its name stems from its purported medicinal properties, historically believed to aid liver ailments, although modern herbal use is limited.

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