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poorman's weatherglass
Scientific Name: Anagallis arvensis ssp. foemina
Family: Primulaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Biennial
Other Names:
Scarlet Pimpernel: The Poorman's Weather Forecaster
The Scarlet Pimpernel, scientifically known as Anagallis arvensis, is also commonly called red pimpernel, red chickweed, poorman's barometer, poor man's weather-glass, and shepherd's weather glass.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Anagallis arvensis
- Family: Primulaceae (Primrose family)
- Synonyms: Based on the text, the plant may have also been classified or referred to as:
- Anagallis arvensis ssp. foemina (Mill.) Schinz & Thell.
- Anagallis arvensis ssp. caerulea
- Lysimachia foemina (P. Miller) U. Manns & A. Anderberg
Distribution and Habitat
The scarlet pimpernel is native to Europe. It is commonly found growing on roadsides and in waste areas.
Morphology and Growth Habits
It is described as an easy-to-grow, low-growing, tender annual flower plant that thrives in full sun and ordinary garden soil.
Quirky Facts
- Its common name, "poor man's weather-glass," stems from its unique behavior: the petals fold up when skies darken before storms or at twilight, and reopen in the morning light.