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Pasque Flower

Anemone patens

Photo by BugEric
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Field Notes

Description:

Large white or pale purple flower with yellow center. Leaves not usually apparent. Blooms early in spring at relatively high elevations (over 6,000 ft.). Loses color as it ages.

Habitat:

Mixed coniferous forest with Gambel's Oak also present. Grows in understory.

Notes:

Also known as Pulsatilla patens.

Reference Links:

Southwest Colorado Wildflowers, Pulsatilla patens

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PublishedFebruary 22, 2013

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