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Eranthis hyemalis (L.) Salisb.

winter aconite (Ranunculaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
WidespreadModerate tendencySE
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Eranthis hyemalis is one of the earliest spring flowers to appear.

Vienna, Austria; 2005-03-21

 winter aconite / Eranthis hyemalis: _Eranthis hyemalis_ is one of the earliest spring flowers to appear.

It can form attractive carpets of flowers.

Little Wittenham (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2010-02-13

 winter aconite / Eranthis hyemalis: It can form attractive carpets of flowers.

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