Thalictrum dioicum
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Common Name: Early Meadow Rue
Scientific Classification
| Kingdom: Plantae |
| Phylum: Tracheophyta |
| Class: Magnoliopsida |
| Order: Ranunculales |
| Family: Ranunculaceae |
| Genus: Thalictrum |
| Species: Thalictrum dioicum |
Conservation Status
Identifying Features
The early meadow rue blooms from April to May. It’s flowers are 1/4" wide. They droop, are clustered, and have yellow anthers. They have four to five sepals.
Early meadow rue leaves are compound, with 3-5 rounded, lobed leaflets.
Habitat & Range
This plant is found in forests and ravines throughout much of the eastern US.
Life Cycle
Male and female flowers are found on different plants.
This plant is a perennial.
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Aquilegia canadensis
Wild Columbine
Hepatica americana
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Ranunculus acris
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