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Wood Anemone - Anemone nemorosa

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Wood Anemone Wood Anemone - Anemone nemorosa dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 23 Oct 2022, 5 p.m. 7 Apr 2022, 3:21 p.m.
Wood Anemone Wood Anemone - Anemone nemorosa dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 16 Apr 2021, 9:28 p.m. 16 Apr 2021, 6 p.m.
Wood Anemone Wood Anemone - Anemone nemorosa dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 12 Apr 2021, 8:52 p.m. 12 Apr 2021, 4:07 p.m.
Wood Anemone Wood Anemone - Anemone nemorosa dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 12 Apr 2021, 8:52 p.m. 12 Apr 2021, 4:07 p.m.
Wood Anemone Wood Anemone - Anemone nemorosa dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 12 Apr 2021, 8:52 p.m. 12 Apr 2021, 4:07 p.m.
Wood Anemone Wood Anemone - Anemone nemorosa dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 16 Apr 2021, 9:28 p.m. 16 Apr 2021, 6 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread throughout the UK and locally common. Habitat includes: woodland (rides, clearings, copses), hedgerows. Flowers: March to May. Perennial. Sign of ancient woodland. It spreads via rhizomes very slowly (by about 6 feet every 100 years). Height: 20 cm. Flower diameter: 20 - 40 mm.