Hepatica nobilis), the common hepatica, liverwort,[2] liverleaf,[3] kidneywort, or pennywort, is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae, native to woodland in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

[5] The circumscription of the taxon is also debated, some authors listing the North American var.

[8] Varieties of Anemone hepatica that are sometimes recognized include:[1] It is found in woods, thickets and meadows, especially in the mountains of continental Europe, North America and Japan.

[citation needed] Medieval herbalists believed it could be used to treat liver diseases, and may be used in current folk medicine.

[citation needed][14] Under the name Hepatica nobilis, which is regarded as a synonym, this plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.