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Winter aconite

Eranthis hyemalis

Photo by Meik Meißner
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Originally occuring in southern parts of Europe (e.g. Italy, Turkey, Hungary, Bulgaria) and introduced to many other parts as ornamental plant. It is one of the first flowering plants in spring, providing nectar and pollen for bees.

Notes:

E. hyemalis is said to be extremely poisonous, especially the bulbs.

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winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis), Eranthis hyemalis

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Comments (3)
Meik Meißner
Thanks! I like the sight of them, too. It is always a sign that spring has arrived.
HemaShah
the leaf arrangement is beautiful.

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Flowers of Europe

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PublishedMarch 20, 2012

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