Tag Archives: Ranunculaceae

Know Your Natives – Carolina Larkspur

Posted on February 22, 2019 by

Carolina larkspur (Delphinium carolinianum subsp. carolinianum) of the Buttercup (Ranunculaceae) family has irregular (bilaterally symmetrical) springtime flowers that are typically deep blue. The genus name is based on a Greek word for “dolphin”, in reference to the shape of flower … Continue reading →

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Know Your Natives – Celandine Poppy

Posted on January 29, 2019 by

Celandine poppy or wood poppy (Stylophorum diphyllum) of the Poppy (Papaveraceae) family is a herbaceous perennial that bears bright yellow flowers in early spring. The genus name is from the Greek for “style” and “bearing” in reference to the flower’s … Continue reading →

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Know Your Natives – Dwarf Larkspur

Posted on March 13, 2017 by

Dwarf larkspur (Delphinium tricorne) of the Buttercup (Ranunculaceae) family has distinctive early spring flowers that are often dark bluish-purple (or sometimes white).  Other common names include spring larkspur and rock larkspur.  This species is typically found in rich alluvial deciduous woods … Continue reading →

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Know Your Natives – Net-leaf Leather-flower

Posted on July 5, 2016 by

Net-leaf leather-flower (Clematis reticulata*) of the Buttercup (Ranunculaceae) family is a perennial herbaceous vine found in portions of the Southeastern U.S from eastern Texas and Oklahoma to South Carolina and Florida.  In Arkansas, the species is recorded from north-central and southwestern parts … Continue reading →

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Know Your Natives – Round-Lobe Hepatica

Posted on February 12, 2016 by

Round-lobe hepatica (Anemone americana) of the Buttercup (Ranunculaceace) family, also called liverleaf*, is one of the first non-woody plants to bloom in spring.  The species is found in the U.S. primarily from Mississippi, Alabama, and northern Florida, north through New England, … Continue reading →

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Native Plant Report – Warren Prairie

Posted on March 31, 2015 by

These photos were taken last week at Warren Prairie Natural Area. Of special interest is the tiny Geocarpon minimum, one of the world’s rarest plants, and the slightly larger carnivorous sundew plant (watch your toes!). This area will be featured … Continue reading →

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Know Your Natives – Three Anemones

Posted on February 18, 2014 by

A recent post on Anemone species by the Arkansas Native Plant Society (ANPS) contained an unfortunate error.  ANPS apologizes for any confusion that may have been caused and offers the current post as a correction. Ten-petal Anemone, Carolina Anemone, and Tall Thimbleweed Ten-petal … Continue reading →

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Meet the Plant: Rue Anemone

Posted on April 14, 2013 by

Rue Anemone (Thalictrum (Anemonella) thalictroides) is a native perennial occurring throughout the woodlands of eastern US. The common name is based on the appearance of the leaves being similar to those of an anemone as well as meadow rue.  The … Continue reading →

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