Provence-Beyond (Beyond the French Riviera) ®
A walk through the Flowers
[Flora Terms]
Photos:
Larger view of the flower blossom, with its passenger (14 k)
A large view of the flower and stalk (32 k)
| Anemone hortensis | family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup) |
This delicate flower grows singly on stems up to 45 cm high, often with many growing together in a small area. The flower has from 12 to 19 sepals, about 5 cm across. The color is from pale to dark purple, and can be faded to almost pure white.
Leaves
A rosette of 3-lobed divided leaves grows at the base of the plant, and a whorl of narrow bracts grows about half way up the stem.
Habitat
Fields, cultivated ground, vineyards and olive groves.
