Anemone blanda

Schott & Kotschy

Ranunculaceae Edible: Shoots Potential hazards — see below

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Description

A herbaceous plant in the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae) found in temperate and Mediterranean climate regions.

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Edible Uses

The shoots are edible.

Medicinal Uses

Herbalists in the Middle Ages used A. blanda as treatment for gout and headaches. Due to their toxicity, they are no longer used as medications. The purple petals of the plant were used for dyeing purposes by boiling them to produce a light green color.

Known Hazards

It is considered to be poisonous if ingested in large quantities, and causes pain and irritation in the mouth. The plant can cause contact dermatitis by touching of the following poisonous parts of the plant: bark, flowers, fruits, leaves, roots, stems, and seeds. Some other symptoms of being poisoned are inflammation, blistering from contact with fresh sap, vomiting, and diarrhea.