Winter aconites
Botanical name: Eranthis
Winter aconites
Botanical name: Eranthis
Description
Winter aconites is a genus of eight species of flowering plants native to southern Europe and east across Asia to Japan. They are herbaceous perennials growing to 10 to 15 cm tall. The flowers are yellow and among the first to appear in spring as early as winter in mild climates though later where winter snowpack persists; they are frost-tolerant and readily survive fresh snow cover unharmed. The leaves only expand fully when the flowers are nearly finished; they are peltate with several notches and only last for 2–3 months before dying down during the late spring.
Species of Winter aconites
Winter aconite 'Guinea Gold'
Winter aconite 'Guinea Gold' is a type of winter aconite, named for the bright golden yellow flowers it sports in winter and spring. Winter aconite 'Guinea Gold' is very hardy and tolerant of all soil types and acidities. It has large flowers for a winter aconite, and these grow profusely on clumps of bronze-green leaves, making this a popular choice for winter color in a garden.
Winter aconite
Winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) is a flowering plant in the buttercup family and is found in woodland areas in Europe. Both its common name and its scientific specific epithet recognize it as an early blooming plant and a spring ephemeral that remains dormant through much of the year. All parts of the plant are toxic to humans and other animals.
Winter aconite
Winter aconite is a genus of eight species of flowering plants native to southern Europe and east across Asia to Japan. They are herbaceous perennials growing to 10 to 15 cm tall. The flowers are yellow and among the first to appear in spring as early as winter in mild climates though later where winter snowpack persists; they are frost-tolerant and readily survive fresh snow cover unharmed. The leaves only expand fully when the flowers are nearly finished; they are peltate with several notches and only last for 2–3 months before dying down during the late spring.
Scientific Classification
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