Greater Pasqueflower
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Greater Pasqueflower
Pulsatilla grandis
The Greater Pasqueflower is a beautiful purple flower that blooms in spring. Its soft petals and fuzzy leaves make it look like a little fairy's hat!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Greater Pasqueflower has large, bell-shaped flowers of deep violet-purple, often appearing fuzzy all over. Its stems and deeply divided leaves are covered in soft, silvery hairs, giving it a distinctive, ethereal glow. Prominent yellow stamens add a vibrant contrast to its petals.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRanunculalesFamilyRanunculaceaeGenusPulsatilla
Category
PlantsRarity
Rare
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
After the flowers fade, they transform into fluffy, silvery seed heads that look like whimsical wigs!
Even though it looks delicate, this tough plant can sprout its vibrant purple blooms when there's still snow!
If eaten, the raw plant can cause skin irritation or an upset tummy, so best to just admire it!
Its name 'Pasqueflower' comes from 'Pasche,' meaning Easter, as it blooms around spring!
Special abilities
Ability
Furry Protector
Greater Pasqueflower has a dense coat of fine hairs that helps it stay warm and protect its delicate parts from early spring frosts.
Ability
Early Bird Bloomer
Greater Pasqueflower can emerge and bloom very early in spring, taking advantage of sunlight before trees leaf out.
Ability
Herbivore Repellent
Greater Pasqueflower has natural toxins that make it unappetizing or harmful to most animals, helping it defend against grazing.
Ability
Windy Traveler
Greater Pasqueflower has fluffy, feathery seed heads that help its seeds catch the wind and travel far to new places.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 15-30 cm
- Spread
- 15-25 cm
- Flower Size
- 4-8 cm
- Bloom Season
- Early spring
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Moderate
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Buff-tailed Bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
collects nectar and pollen from its early blooms
pollinates
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
attracted by its vibrant flowers in early spring
pollinates
Early Mining Bee
Andrena haemorrhoa
a common early-season bee visiting spring flowers
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Medicinal
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch flowers unless an adult says it's okay.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Greater Pasqueflower?
15-30 cm
How wide does Greater Pasqueflower spread?
15-25 cm
How big are the flowers on Greater Pasqueflower?
4-8 cm
When does Greater Pasqueflower bloom?
Early spring
Is Greater Pasqueflower edible?
No
Is Greater Pasqueflower toxic?
Moderate
What is Greater Pasqueflower's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Greater Pasqueflower pollinated?
Insect
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