Pulsatilla vulgaris
Pulsatilla vulgaris
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The flowers start out upright and extend their anthers for the insects to pollinate. Early solitary bees may be seen on their circles of golden anthers. In the past, many bunches were wild-collected and sold in cities by flower girls. The name was first derived from the French passefleur, 'the flower which excels', but it was modified to 'pasque' or Easter flower because this is when it is usually in bloom.
Posted: Thursday 11th of June 2009 07:20 PM