Eranthis is a tuberous genus in the Ranunculaceae family from Europe and Asia. The species have yellow or white cup-shaped flowers over a whorl of dissected leaves. They all need cool growing conditions as they are woodland or mountain plants. They are good choices for naturalizing in semi-shade where they will not be disturbed.
Eranthis hyemalis is commonly known as Winter Aconite. It is a native of European woods with yellow flowers. Photos by John Lonsdale.
Eranthis pinnatifida is a native of Japan where it is found in mountain woods. It has small white flowers. Photos by John Lonsdale.
Eranthis stellata is from China, North Korea and eastern Russia where it is found in forests and woodlands. It blooms early spring. Photos by John Lonsdale.
Eranthis x tubergenii is the name given for hybrids of Eranthis hyemalis and Eranthis cilicica. These two species hybridize to produce vigorous sterile plants with large flowers. The first three photos are from John Lonsdale and the second two are from Rodger Whitlock.
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