Sharp Lobed Hepatica 
Hepatica acutilobasm

Also Known as Liverwort

  Herbally, Hepatica has been used as a liver remedy, though not used in modern medicine. So named according to doctrine of signatures.

    Grows in moist woods, blooming in early spring. This picture was taken in mid March. About 6 inches in height.

Description and Photo by Karen Bergeron
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