Liverleaf #57629



Liverleaf
Anemone hepatica

The plant looks dry and there is a cup of water nearby. What will you do?
do a raindance , run away or water it
State
E E E E E
Parents
There are no known parents.

The liverleaf is a herbacious perennial plant from the buttercup family. In Germany it is a protected plant. It is not allowed to collect it. The leaves are reminiscent in its shape a little of the human liver, hence the name. After the medieval doctrine of signatures, the plant was formerly used in liver disease as a medicinal plant. All plant parts contain protoanemonin, a weak poison that can cause skin irritation.

Current Location
This plant is in Crivill's Greenhouse.

Jun 30, 2024, 2:39:03 AM
It began to sprout.

Apr 22, 2012, 2:18:55 PM
Taken by Crivill.