Pulsatilla
- noun
- /pʌlˈsætɪlə/
- Specialized
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pulsátil
- The garden's rocky border was dotted with blooming Pulsatilla in early spring.
- Pulsatilla vulgaris
- Pulsatilla flower
Examples
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In my garden, the Pulsatilla blooms with beautiful purple flowers each spring.
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Many herbalists value extracts from Pulsatilla for their traditional medicinal uses.
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The distinctive feathery seed heads make Pulsatilla an attractive choice for ornamental gardens.
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The Pulsatilla blooms in early spring.
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Many gardeners love the Pulsatilla for its vibrant colors.
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Many gardeners appreciate the delicate appearance of Pulsatilla, also known as pasqueflower.
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The Pulsatilla plant thrives in rocky soil and can tolerate harsh weather conditions.
Synonyms
A small plant that blooms in early spring with purple or white showy flowers
A small plant with bright purple or white flowers that appear in early spring
Compounds
A European plant that lives many years with violet or white spring flowers and feathery leaves
A short, hairy plant from North America that lives more than one year and has blue-violet spring flowers
- Specialized
A small wild flower that comes back every year in western North America
- Specialized
A short hairy plant that comes back each year with blue-violet spring flowers
- Specialized
A small European plant that grows every year with violet or white flowers in spring
Surface Forms
Etymology
Pulsatilla comes from the Latin root pulsare 'to beat', the same root you see in pulse and pulsate. The soft flowers and feathery seed heads seem to nod or 'pulse' in the wind, so the name fits this gentle spring plant.
