| Anemone biflora | |
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| Anemone biflora var. petiolulosa in bloom | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Ranunculales |
| Family: | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus: | Anemone |
| Species: | A. biflora |
| Binomial name | |
| Anemone biflora DC. | |
Anemone biflora is a species of flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae. It is native to the Middle East and Central Asia, ranging from Iraq and Iran to western Afghanistan and extending into Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Xinjiang.[1][2] It is a tuberous geophyte that grows primarily in temperate environments.[1]
Description
Anemone biflora is a perennial herb arising from a tuber, an adaptation that allows it to survive seasonal extremes such as cold winters or summer drought. It produces one or more flowers borne above a whorl of divided leaves. As in other species of Anemone, the flowers lack true petals and instead have petal-like sepals. Considerable variation in leaf division and floral morphology occurs across its range.
Taxonomy
The species was first described by Augustin Pyramus de Candolle in 1817 in Regni Vegetabilis Systema Naturale.[3] The name is recorded in the International Plant Names Index with the Life Sciences Identifier (LSID).[3]
Infraspecific taxa
Three varieties are currently recognized:[1][2]
- Anemone biflora var. biflora
- Anemone biflora var. eranthioides (Regel) S.Ziman
- Anemone biflora var. gortschakowii (Kar. & Kir.) Sinno
- Anemone biflora var. petiolulosa (Juz.) S.Ziman
Synonyms
The following synonyms have been reported in major taxonomic databases:[1][2][4]
- Anemone biflora var. bifoliata DC.
- Anemone biflora var. trifoliata DC.
- Anemone coronaria var. biflora (DC.) Finet & Gagnep.
- Anemone eranthoides Regel
- Anemone subvillosa Pau
Distribution and habitat
The species is widely distributed across southwestern and Central Asia, occurring from Iraq and Iran eastward to Afghanistan, Central Asia, and western China (Xinjiang).[1][2] It inhabits temperate regions, often in montane, steppe, or open rocky habitats.
References
- "Anemone biflora DC". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
- "Anemone biflora DC". World Flora Online. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
- "Anemone biflora DC". International Plant Names Index. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
- "Anemone biflora DC". GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Retrieved 2 April 2026.