Pulsatilla vulgaris
- noun
- Specialized
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Pulsatilla vulgaris
- The delicate violet petals of the Pulsatilla vulgaris emerge just as winter ends.
Examples
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Many wildflower enthusiasts seek out Pulsatilla vulgaris during early spring walks in Europe.
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Pulsatilla vulgaris is often grown in gardens for its striking spring blooms.
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The Pulsatilla vulgaris is a stunning addition to any garden.
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Have you seen the Pulsatilla vulgaris blooming this spring?
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Pulsatilla vulgaris is a popular choice among gardeners for its beautiful violet flowers that bloom in spring.
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In Europe, many people look forward to seeing Pulsatilla vulgaris if they walk through fields and gardens in early spring.
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The lovely white blooms of Pulsatilla vulgaris signal the arrival of warmer weather each spring.
Synonyms
A European plant that lives many years with violet or white spring flowers and feathery leaves
A small European plant with violet or white flowers that bloom in spring
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
Surface Forms
Morphology
The form is compositional: a Latin binomial made of the genus Pulsatilla and the specific epithet vulgaris (literally ‘common’), so a learner who knows both constituents can infer it denotes the common species of Pulsatilla (i.e. a particular plant). However, it is a technical taxonomic name in Latin and does not by itself convey specific details like European distribution or flower colour, so comprehension is only partial rather than fully obvious.
Etymology
Pulsatilla vulgaris is called the pasque flower because it usually opens its pretty blooms in spring, around 'Easter'. The second word vulgaris means 'common', so the name simply marks it as the common spring or 'Easter' flower.
