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Grape-leaved Anemone

Eriocapitella tomentosa

Also known as Grape-leaf Anemone, Woolly Anemone, Great Fireweed, Dahuocao

Grape-leaved anemones grace mountain slopes and forest edges across East Asia with tall, branching stems of soft pink or white flowers in late summer. Dense, cottony hairs blanket the undersides of their coarse, three-lobed leaves, helping the plant conserve moisture in exposed habitats. After the petals drop, seed heads transform into woolly, white tufts that catch the wind to disperse across subalpine valleys.

PerennialAutumn BloomPink Flowers
Grape-leaved Anemone reference
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preyAutotrophic (Photosynthetic)
Predators
  • Herbivorous Insects
  • Slugs
  • Snails
ThreatsHabitat clearing, wild harvesting for trade
HabitatsGrassy mountain slopes, forest margins, stream banks, scrubland
Life spanPerennial (10+ years)
Classification
  1. FamilyRanunculaceae
  2. SpeciesEriocapitella tomentosa
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskHigh
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is high
Contains irritating protoanemonin toxins; do not ingest and wash hands after handling.
Why it is dangerous
Contains protoanemonin, an irritating plant toxin that causes severe mouth burning, nausea, and digestive upset if swallowed.
How to recognize a risky encounter
Look for hairy, grape-like foliage and soft pink blossoms atop tall, wiring stems in late summer.
What to do
Do not ingest any plant parts, and wear gloves when pruning or dividing root clumps to keep sap off skin.
Responsible observation
  • Observation: Look for white, woolly seed heads that persist well into late autumn after blooming.
  • Cultivation: Provide partial shade and moist, organic soil to mimic its natural woodland border habitat.
  • Handling: Wear gardening gloves when cutting foliage to prevent potential skin irritation from raw sap.
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