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red windflower
Scientific Name: Anemone multifida var. saxicola
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Red Windflower
The term "Red Windflower" refers to several different plants, including species within the Anemone genus and cultivars of Paeonia (Garden Peony). Therefore, it's important to be specific when discussing this common name.
Considerations for Pets
- Some Anemone species are known to contain substances that may cause irritation if ingested.
Scientific Name and Nomenclature:
- Common Name: Red Windflower
- Genus: Anemone
- Species: multifida
- Family: Not explicitly stated in text but known to be Ranunculaceae
- Synonyms and Subspecies:
- Anemone magellanica (synonym for Anemone multifida)
- Anemone multifida ssp. globosa = Anemone globosa
- Anemone multifida Poir. var. saxicola B. Boivin
Morphological Characteristics:
- Flowers of Anemone multifida are yellowish-white inside, with greenish, yellowish, or purplish silky exteriors. Some varieties have bright red sepals.
- A silky, pinkish seedhead follows flowering.
Distribution and Habitat:
- Anemone multifida ssp. globosa is found in Vail, The Rockies.
Quirky Facts
- Red anemones are sometimes called "Adonis flowers" and are associated with the death of Adonis in mythology.
Related Species and Cultivars:
- Anemone coronaria, also called poppy anemone or Spanish marigold anemone, is a flower sometimes referred to as red windflower.
- Paeonia 'Red Windflower' is a cultivar of Garden Peony.
- Pulsatilla vulgaris rubra is another plant also known as Red Pasque Flower, Windflower, and Meadow Anemone.
- Anemone blanda is known as winter windflower.
- Anemone 'Pandora Double Red'
Additional Information:
- Dave's Garden is mentioned as a community for sharing gardening tips and ideas.
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) provides information on Anemone blanda.