Anemonoides blanda

An herbaceous tuberous perennial, it grows up to tall. It is valued for its daisy-like flowers over a fernlike foliage, The plant has compound leaves that are grown in basal arrangement. The edges of the blades of leaves contain teeth. The perennial is tuberous-rooted. Fruits and flowers The flowers are found in various colors and are radially symmetrical. The flower contains about seven or more sepals and petals. The plant contains small fruits, frequently including plumose tails. Seeds and bulbs The Grecian windflower grows from bulb-like tubers. ==Distribution==

The native range of Anemonoides blanda extends from southeastern Europe, through Turkey and Lebanon, to western Syria in the Middle East. The species has been introduced into Germany and elsewhere. There are numerous naturalized populations in Canada and the United States. ==Cultivation==

Anemonoides blanda should be planted in the autumn in partially shady areas, and in moist soil. It can also grow in full sun if the soil stays moist. The flowers attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators. This plant and its cultivar 'White Splendour', have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. ==Medicinal and other uses==

Herbalists in the Middle Ages used A. blanda as treatment for gout and headaches. Due to their toxicity, they are no longer used as medications. The purple petals of the plant were used for dyeing purposes by boiling them to produce a light green color. ==Toxicity==

It is considered to be poisonous if ingested in large quantities, and causes pain and irritation in the mouth. The plant can cause contact dermatitis by touching of the following poisonous parts of the plant: bark, flowers, fruits, leaves, roots, stems, and seeds. Some other symptoms of being poisoned are inflammation, blistering from contact with fresh sap, vomiting, and diarrhea. ==Ecology==

Bees and other insects eat the nectar and pollen. ==References==