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rue anemone

noun

Definition of rue anemone

: a delicate vernal North American herb (Anemonella thalictroides) of the buttercup family that has white flowers resembling those of the wood anemone and basal leaves

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 Then there are mimics like false Solomon's seal and false rue anemone. — Grant Segall, cleveland.com, "Where to see spring wildflowers in Greater Cleveland, while they last (photos)," 11 May 2018

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First Known Use of rue anemone

1817, in the meaning defined above

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