Canada Anemone

Robert H. Mohlenbrock @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / USDA NRCS. 1995. Northeast wetland flora: Field office guide to plant species. Northeast National Technical Center, Chester.

Larry Allain @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database

USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. An illustrated flora of the northern United States, Canada and the British Possessions. 3 vols. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York. Vol. 2: 99.

Names: Canadian anemone (English); Anemone canadensis (Latin)

Other Common Names: Round-leaf thimbleweed, Canada anemone, Windflower, Meadow anemone

Habitat and Origin: Found natively all over North America in ditches, damp meadows and sandy shores.

Characteristics: A perennial herb with a single whorl of basal leaves and a single small white flower with a gold center.

Edible Portion: Not edible – toxic in large portions.

Optimal Growing Conditions: Grows best in partial shade and moist soil.

Aboriginal Peoples Uses: The root was boiled and used to treat parasites and pain in the abdomen. The root was also infused to treat issues pertaining to the eye. External wounds were treated using a wash of boiled root or leaves. Tea was also made to treat headaches and dizziness.