Eranthis hyemalis is a beautiful spring flowering plant native to Europe. The plant is commonly known as winter aconite due to its early blooming period. In addition to being a popular garden plant, Eranthis hyemalis has a wide range of synonyms. It is also known as snowdrop anemone, yellow wolf's bane, winter hellebore, and buttercup winter.
These synonyms are used to describe the plant's unique features. For instance, the common name 'snowdrop anemone' refers to its white petal-like sepals, which resemble snowdrops. On the other hand, 'yellow wolf's bane' derives its name from the belief that the plant could poison wolves. 'Buttercup winter' is a playful allusion to the plant's yellow flowers that resemble buttercups.