Hepatica acutiloba
For a writeup of this plant, see this blog post.
| Scientific Name: | Hepatica acutiloba |
| Synonym: | Anemone americana |
| Family: | Ranunculaceae |
| Common Name: | Sharp-Lobed hepatica |
| Authority: | Steyerm |
| Etymology: | Hepatica is Latin for "of the liver" pertaining to the liver-like leaves with 3 lobes than turn brown and acutiloba means "with acute lobes" referring to the pointed leaves in contrast to Hepatica nobilis, which has round lobes. |
| C Value: | 7 |
| Wetness: | UPL |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 2 |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Reproduction: | Monoecious |
| Flower Type: | Perfect |
| Flower Shape: | Actinomorphic (radially symmetrical) |
| Flower # of Parts: | 6+ |
| Flower Color: | White, Purple, Blue, Pink |
| Growth Habit: | Forb |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Basal |
| Leaf Type: | Simple |
| Leaf Shape: | Oval (widest at middle) |
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| Leaf Margin: | Entire |
| Leaf Toothing: | Entire |
| Stem Surface: | Glabrous (smooth), Pubescent |
| Trunk/Bark: | N/A |
| Armature: | None |
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| Habitat: | Forest, Cliff |
| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Not Listed |
| Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
| ID Tips: | The 3 lobed leaves have pointed lobes and turn brown in the dormant season. |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |