Wildflower of the valley
Vine leaved Anemone
Anemone vitifolia
- How easy to find
- Rare — you will see it only in some places
- Flower size
- Medium
- Family
- Ranunculaceae (Buttercup family)
- Local name
- Mudeela
- Type
- Perennial
- Height
- 1 m
- Flower colour
- white
- Flowering
- July to September
About Vine leaved Anemone
Anemone vitifolia is a white pubescent, robust perennial growing up to 1 m tall. Basal leaves are simple or heart shaped. Flowers are white occasionally tinged with blue. Flower buds are white woolly. Sepals are 5-8 in number, broadly ovate, purplish and silky outside. Ripened achenes densely covered with white woolly hairs.
Where to find it
- Along the trail from Govindghat to Ghangaria
Habitat
The plant is frequently found on open grassy slopes and edges of forests.
Uses & folklore
Roots and leaves are used for the treatment of ringworm infection and eczema in folk medicine of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. Fresh roots are used in treating rheumatism, toothache, dysentery, scabies and also to treat lice.
What the name means
Anemone: Greek anemos (wind); vitifolia means "with leaves like a grape-vine (Vitis)".
More photos
With intricate petals and a captivating aura, Anemone Vitifolia thrives in untouched wilderness, symbolizing nature's hidden artistry. 
A hidden treasure of the wilderness, Anemone Vitifolia captivates with elegance and rare coloration in highland regions. 
With intricate petals and a captivating aura, Anemone Vitifolia thrives in untouched wilderness, symbolizing nature's hidden artistry.
