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Winter aconite, Winterling

Eranthis hyemalis (L.) Salisb.

Photo by EvaH
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Field Notes

Description:

The small plant is growing out of bulbs. With its yellow inflorescence it is one of the earliest spring flowers.

Habitat:

Native in southern Europe's woodlands. In Europe it is a popular garden plant.

Notes:

The flowers close in bad weather and at night-time. They bloom about one week and during this time the petals are growing.

Reference Links:

Information about the winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis (L.) Salisb. as classif…, Winterling – Wikipedia

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