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Winter Aconite

Eranthis hyemalis

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Common names

29 names · 22 languages
EnglishYour language
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  • Winter Wolf's Bane[4]
  • winter wolf’s bane[1][3]
  • Winter-aconite
Other languages (21)
Dutch
French
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Czech
  • talovín zimní[3]
Danish
Estonian
  • talvine lumekupp[3]
Finnish
  • italiantalventähti[3]
German
Hungarian
  • kikeletnyitó téltemető[3]
  • téltemető[3]
Italian
Japanese
  • オオキバナセツブンソウ[3]
Latvian
  • Ziemas erante[3]
Lithuanian
  • Pavasarinis erantis[3]
Norwegian
  • vinterblom[3]
Polish
  • Rannik Zimowy[3]
Russian
  • Весенник зимующий[3]
Slovak
  • tavolín zimný[3]
Slovenian
  • navadna jarica[3]
Swedish
  • Vintergäck[3]
Turkish
  • Sarıkokulu[3]
Sources & name notes (5)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Eranthis hyemalis — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Winterling — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 56871; Eranthis hyemalis.
  • Choirboys — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 56871; Eranthis hyemalis.
  • Winter Aconite — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 56871; Eranthis hyemalis.
  • winter hellebore — results[0].names[21]; taxon id 56871; Eranthis hyemalis.
  • winter wolf’s bane — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 56871; Eranthis hyemalis.
  • Hellébore d'hiver — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 56871; Eranthis hyemalis.
  • Éranthe d'hiver — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 56871; Eranthis hyemalis.
  • Piè di gallo — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 56871; Eranthis hyemalis.
  • Winterakoniet — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 56871; Eranthis hyemalis.
[2] Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Eranthis hyemalis ↗

Common names from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20. License: CC BY.

Source records
  • Winterling (DE) — VernacularName.tsv, line 167014; taxon 6GB7B.
  • Winter aconite (EN) — VernacularName.tsv, line 167013; taxon 6GB7B.
[3] Eranthis hyemalis — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Winterling — results[12].names[4]; taxon id 56871; Eranthis hyemalis.
  • Choirboys — results[12].names[3]; taxon id 56871; Eranthis hyemalis.
  • Winter Aconite — results[12].names[1]; taxon id 56871; Eranthis hyemalis.
  • winter hellebore — results[12].names[21]; taxon id 56871; Eranthis hyemalis.
  • winter wolf’s bane — results[12].names[22]; taxon id 56871; Eranthis hyemalis.
  • Hellébore d'hiver — results[12].names[5]; taxon id 56871; Eranthis hyemalis.
  • Éranthe d'hiver — results[12].names[6]; taxon id 56871; Eranthis hyemalis.
  • Piè di gallo — results[12].names[14]; taxon id 56871; Eranthis hyemalis.
  • Winterakoniet — results[12].names[2]; taxon id 56871; Eranthis hyemalis.
  • talovín zimní — results[12].names[7]; taxon id 56871; Eranthis hyemalis.
  • Erantis — results[12].names[8]; taxon id 56871; Eranthis hyemalis.
  • Vintergäck — results[12].names[9]; taxon id 56871; Eranthis hyemalis.
  • vinterblom — results[12].names[10]; taxon id 56871; Eranthis hyemalis.
  • italiantalventähti — results[12].names[11]; taxon id 56871; Eranthis hyemalis.
  • Весенник зимующий — results[12].names[12]; taxon id 56871; Eranthis hyemalis.
  • Pavasarinis erantis — results[12].names[13]; taxon id 56871; Eranthis hyemalis.
  • Rannik Zimowy — results[12].names[15]; taxon id 56871; Eranthis hyemalis.
  • オオキバナセツブンソウ — results[12].names[16]; taxon id 56871; Eranthis hyemalis.
  • talvine lumekupp — results[12].names[17]; taxon id 56871; Eranthis hyemalis.
  • 冬菟葵 — results[12].names[18]; taxon id 56871; Eranthis hyemalis.
  • 冬菟葵 — results[12].names[19]; taxon id 56871; Eranthis hyemalis.
  • navadna jarica — results[12].names[20]; taxon id 56871; Eranthis hyemalis.
  • téltemető — results[12].names[23]; taxon id 56871; Eranthis hyemalis.
  • Ziemas erante — results[12].names[24]; taxon id 56871; Eranthis hyemalis.
  • kikeletnyitó téltemető — results[12].names[25]; taxon id 56871; Eranthis hyemalis.
  • Sarıkokulu — results[12].names[26]; taxon id 56871; Eranthis hyemalis.
  • tavolín zimný — results[12].names[27]; taxon id 56871; Eranthis hyemalis.
[4] Eranthis hyemalis — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Winter Aconite — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Eranthis hyemalis.
  • Winter Hellebore — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Eranthis hyemalis.
  • Winter Wolf's Bane — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Eranthis hyemalis.
[5] Royal Horticultural Society — common names ↗

Names retained from the referenced botanical profile or table.

Source records
  • winter aconite — Page 1, column 2, row top 682 pt; common-name cell after Eranthis hyemalis.; Eranthis hyemalis.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Eranthis hyemalis is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Ranunculaceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
0.08–0.15 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Mature spread
0.08–0.15 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Plant habit
Clumping; Columnar; Erect

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Life cycle
Perennial

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day); Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil texture
High Organic Matter

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil pH
Alkaline (>8.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

Sources [2]
Flowering season
Spring; Winter

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

Sources [2]
Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: bees.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

Sources [2]
Pollinator guidance
RHS includes Eranthis hyemalis in its Plants for Pollinators guidance.

RHS planting guidance. Choose accessible flowers with pollen and nectar; reduced-resource and double-flowered forms may be unsuitable.

Sources [3]
Native range
SE. France to Bulgaria.

Explicit native locality records in Kew WCVP v16; introduced and doubtful distributions excluded. Continent conversion follows the documented geographic mapping.

Sources [4]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Medium suitability
Nectar value Medium
Pollen value Medium
Plant profile

About this plant

Winter-aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) is a bulbous plant. It flowers from February to March.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Eranthis hyemalis — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 2124544; ID 6GB7B; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 2124544; ID 6GB7B; rank species; status accepted

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    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Eranthis hyemalis — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitLife cycleLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

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  3. Royal Horticultural Society RHS Plants for Pollinators — Garden Plants

    RHS planting guidance; applicable flower-form restrictions are retained. General recommendations do not measure local nectar or pollen production.

    Supports: Pollinator guidance
    Relevant sections
    • Pollinator guidance: Page 1, column 2, entry Eranthis hyemalis (top 682 pt)

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  4. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Eranthis hyemalis — Kew WCVP native distribution

    Native distribution and taxonomic treatment from the official WCVP v16 export (4 June 2026). The link opens the corresponding POWO taxon. Source rows are retained in the native-range audit archive.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: WCVP v16; wcvp_names.csv lines 1384771; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 1364520, 1364521, 1364522, 1364523, 1364525, 1364526

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    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.