About Eriocapitella vitifolia (Buch.-Ham. ex DC.) Nakai
Taxonomic Classification
Eriocapitella vitifolia is a species of flowering plant belonging to the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae, and it is native to Asia.
Etymology of Specific Epithet
Its specific epithet vitifolia translates to "vine-leaved", referring to leaves that resemble those of Vitis, the grapevine genus.
Common English Names
For this reason, the plant is commonly known as the grape-leaved anemone or grape-leaved windflower.
Common Chinese Name
In Chinese, one common name for the species is ye mian hua, which means "wild cotton".
Fall-Blooming Anemone Group
Eriocapitella vitifolia, along with four other related taxa: E. hupehensis, E. japonica, E. tomentosa, and E. × hybrida, are collectively referred to as fall-blooming anemones.
Native Blooming Period
In the species' native habitat, E. vitifolia blooms from July to October.
