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Metridium farcimen (Tilesius, 1809)
Giant Plumose Anemone; Powder Puff Anemone; Sun Anemone; Tall Plumose Anemone; White-Plumed Anemone
Family: Metridiidae
Introduction to the Sea Anemones of BC

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© Aaron Baldwin     (Photo ID #10335)

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Distribution of Metridium farcimen in British Columbia in British Columbia

Introduction


This stately-looking species reaches 1 metre in height and is the largest anemone found in BC waters. Depending upon the location individuals are white or orange or of both colours. Orange specimens are more common in Sechelt Inlet, for example.

Note Author: Neil McDaniel

Status Information

Origin StatusProvincial StatusBC List
(Red Blue List)		COSEWIC
UnlistedUnlistedUnlistedUnlisted



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