Wood anemone  (Anemone nemorosa)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Threats

Apart from the loss of much of their habitat, wood anemones are not considered particularly threatened.

Conservation

Woodland management that follows the traditional practice of coppicing, leaving open areas within the wood, is usually beneficial to a wide variety of flowering plants. Wood anemone is only one of a number of flowers that can often be found in an ancient woodland. Most conservation projects for managing woodland will improve the wood anemones’ chances of being enjoyed for many generations to come.

There may be further information about this species available via the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.
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