False Rue Anemone

The false rue anemone (Enemion biternatum) has pretty white flowers and is closely related to rue anemone (Anemone quinquefolia) one of the differences is false rue anemone leaves are divided in three segments each may be divided into three leaflets, rue anemone has three leaflets that are more pointed.  They also tend to be the earliest blooming of the anemones.  Native Americans considered false rue anemones to be an early sign of abundance to come during the year.  This year they're very numerous and natures bounty is on the way.