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Questions and Answers: 2018

Question: This tiny flower was found in Saratoga Co. NY I'm wondering about Thalictrum species?? Thanks

  • Question

    This tiny flower was found in Saratoga Co. NY I'm wondering about Thalictrum species?? Thanks

    Answer

    Auntie, good morning. Your plant is Anemone quinquefolia (wood windflower), a native member of the crowfoot family. This is a common, spring-flowering plant of forests (usually moist, deciduous types).