Anemonastrum flaccidum (Anemone flaccida)

Family: Ranunculaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Anemone flaccida is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower in May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves and stems - cooked. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. — Leaves and stems - cooked.; Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

Moist shaded places along streams and ravines in foothills in loose peaty soils. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)