

How to identify Winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis)
Winter aconite, also known as Winter wolf's bane
Winter aconite thrives in the chill of late winter to early spring with vibrant yellow, cup-shaped flowers measuring 3 to 6 inches (7.5 to 15 cm) tall and roughly 6 inches (15 cm) wide. Each bloom nods gracefully atop short stems and features a center densely packed with numerous stamens, circled by distinctive tubular nectaries. Surrounding these blooms are bright green bracts, while palmate or pinnate dark green basal leaves spread out below, each divided into several deep lobes.
Vibrant yellow cup-shaped flowers, 3-6 inches (7.5-15 cm) tall and 6 inches (15 cm) wide.
Distinctive palmate or pinnate dark green basal leaves with several deep lobes.
Stout, rhizomatous stem with a reddish-brown color, lacking significant branching.
Bright yellow flowers with six showy petals measuring about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter.
Green fruit capsules with elongated beaks and encircling sepals, small in size.
The leaves of winter aconite are basal or cauline and are palmately compound with a coriaceous and glabrous texture. The petioles, often mistaken for leaves, are elongate and peltate. Each leaf comprises 3-9 leaflets that are irregularly toothed or serrate. The leaves offer a distinctive appearance crucial for identification purposes.
Winter aconite blooms from late winter to early spring, showcasing bright yellow, cup-shaped flowers. Each flower has six showy petals, which are broadly ovate-elliptic, and measures about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter. Surrounding the flowers are green, leaf-like bracts that form a collar. The inner petal segments include numerous tubular nectaries, colored green to greenish-yellow. The flowers are also characterized by abundant stamens with yellow anthers, adding a striking contrast to the overall appearance.
The stem of winter aconite is stout and rhizomatous, typically reddish-brown in color. It often exhibits an erect posture and can either be partially exposed or submerged in the soil. The texture is firm and robust, with the stem surface being somewhat smooth to the touch. Thickness generally ranges around 0.2 to 0.4 inches (0.5 to 1 cm) in diameter. Notably, the stem lacks significant branching, which is a distinguishing feature for identification.
The fruit of winter aconite manifests as a cluster of green capsules, each with a pronounced, elongated beak at the apex. These capsules, enveloped by the plant's long-lasting sepals, are fleshy in texture. The color remains a consistent green throughout development. The unique beak-like structures atop the capsules and the encircling sepals are distinctive features that facilitate recognition. These fruits are typically small, appealing to novice plant enthusiasts for their curious appearance.
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Scientific Classification of Winter aconite