A genus consisting of perennial plants in the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). Anemones are distributed throughout the world but occur most commonly in woodlands and meadows of the north temperate zone. Many varieties are cultivated in gardens for their colourful flowers.

Britannica Editors. "anemone". Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026, https://www.britannica.com/plant/anemone. Accessed 19 September 2026.