Anemoneae

Anemoneae is a taxonomic tribe within the flowering plant family Ranunculaceae, commonly known as the buttercup family. This tribe encompasses a diverse group of herbaceous perennials characterized by their often showy and colorful flowers.

Plants within the Anemoneae tribe are found across a wide range of habitats, primarily in temperate and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Some species extend into mountainous areas of the tropics.

Key characteristics that define the Anemoneae tribe include:

• Floral Structure: Typically, flowers are solitary or arranged in cymes or umbels. They often lack petals, with the showy part of the flower being formed by brightly colored sepals. Numerous stamens and pistils are usually present.

• Fruit: The fruit is usually an achene, a small, dry, one-seeded fruit that does not open to release the seed.

• Leaves: Leaves are highly variable, ranging from simple to deeply divided or compound, depending on the species.

Important genera included in the Anemoneae tribe include:

• Anemone (anemones, windflowers)
• Hepatica (liverleafs)
• Pulsatilla (pasqueflowers)
• Clematis (some classifications include Clematis in the Anemoneae tribe, though its placement varies in different taxonomic schemes)

The classification of plants within the Ranunculaceae and specifically the Anemoneae tribe has been subject to revision based on molecular phylogenetic studies. As such, the exact circumscription of the tribe and the relationships between its genera may continue to be refined by botanists.