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UK Grecian Windflower

Herb Icon Cultivated Flower     Mildly Toxic
Image of Grecian Windflower
Anemone blanda
Family: Ranunculaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Grecian Windflower
Scientific Name Anemone blanda
MainColor Purple
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Distribution Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Season Found March (Mar - Apr)
ImageUrl Anemone-001
Photographer DP
Location Found Abbots Langley
Country Found UK
Last Updated 06 September 2026
Photo Quality A

Flower Details

Description

Anemone blanda is a low-growing perennial with daisy-like flowers that bloom in early spring. The flowers come in shades of blue, pink, and white, and the plant has finely divided, fern-like foliage.

Distribution

Native to southeastern Europe and the eastern Mediterranean, it is commonly found in woodland and alpine meadows.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - not suitable for consumption due to potential toxicity.

Human Toxicity Mildly Toxic
Mildly Toxic Mildly_Toxic

Mildly Toxic - can cause skin irritation and gastrointestinal discomfort if ingested.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Mildly Toxic to dogs and cats - ingestion may cause vomiting and diarrhoea.

Active Compounds

Protoanemonin, ranunculin, anemonin.

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