Rue Anemone Metal Print

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A dainty flower of eastern woodlands, rue anemone grows in dry, open woods and slopes. The white or pinkish flowers -- which bloom from March to June -- arise from a pair or whorl of roundish leaflets. Longer-lasting than many of the early spring flowers, the blossoms are composed of colored sepals, rather than petals, with many stamens and pistils. The leaves of rue anemone closely resemble those of another member of the buttercup family called meadow rue. The similarity in their scientific names reflects those common characteristics. Rue anemone is the only representative of its genus. Both Native Americans and pioneers harvested the clusters of roots or tubers -- similar to wild potatoes -- for food. Such a practice should not be encouraged today, however, since dividing the roots harms the plant and the removal of any plants depletes the population.

Gordon Beningfield was born in London, but spent his childhood in rural Hertfordshire. He began his career as an ecclesiastical...