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Pulsatilla patens
| Common name: |
Pasque Flower |
Family: |
Ranunculaceae |
| Author: |
(L.)Mill. |
Botanical references: |
50, 74, 200 |
| Synonyms: |
Anemone patens (L.) |
| Known Hazards: |
Although no mention has been seen for this species, at least one member of the genus is slightly toxic, the toxins being dissipated by heat or by drying the plant[65]. |
| Range: |
N. Europe to Siberia. |
| Habitat: |
Sparse pine forests and dry sunny slopes[74]. Grassy slopes, mountain slopes under forests at around 1100 metres in northern China[266]. |
| Edibility Rating (1-5): |
0 | Medicinal Rating (1-5): | 2 |
| Other Possible Synonyms: | From various places across the web, may not be correct. See below. |
| Anemone ludoviciana[B,P]
Anemone multifida[B,P]
Anemone nuttalliana[B,P]
Anemone patens var. multifida[B,P]
Anemone patens var. nuttalliana[B,P]
Anemone patens var. wolfgangiana[B,P]
P. hirsutissima[B,P]
P. ludoviciana[B,P]
P. nuttalliana[B,P]
P. patens ssp. hirsutissima[B,P]
P. patens ssp. multifida[B,P]
P. patens ssp. patens[P]
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| Other Common Names: | From various places around the Web, may not be correct. See below. |
| American Pasqueflower [P,B], Cutleaf Anemone [P], Eastern Pasqueflower [L], Pasque Flower [H], Pasque Flower, American [S], Prairie-smoke [H], Pulsatilla, American [S], Pulsatilla, American Pasque Flower [S], Pulsatilla, Psaque Flower [S], Spreading Pasque-flower [H], |
| Epithets: | From a Dictionary of Botanical Epithets |
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patens = spreading
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| Systematics: | From a USDA Plants Database |
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Order: Ranunculales. Buttercup family
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| Other Range Info: |
From the Ethnobotany Database |
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Us(Blackfoot)
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Physical Characteristics
Perennial growing to 0.5m. It is hardy to zone 4. It is in flower from March to May. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees.
The plant is self-fertile.
We rate it 0/5 for edibility and
2/5 for medicinal use.
The plant prefers light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and requires well-drained soil.
The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils.
It cannot grow in the shade.
It requires moist soil.
Habitats and Possible Locations
Woodland, Cultivated Beds, Sunny Edge.Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
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Appetizer
Digestive Diuretic Emmenagogue Expectorant Irritant Oxytoxic Stimulant.
Appetizer, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, stimulant[61,
207, 213].
Use of the plant lessens sexual excitement. It does not diminish sexual
power but rather strengthens it by lessening morbid excitement[207].
A drug derived from the chopped whole plant induces vomiting and irritation
of the kidneys[213]. In high doses it acts as a depressant on the central
nervous system and the heart[213].
A decoction of the plant has been used to speed delivery of a child[257].
A poultice of the fresh crushed leaves has been applied in the treatment of
rheumatism and neuralgia[257].
A volatile oil contained in the plant is used as an irritant[212].
Other Uses
None known
Cultivation details
Requires a well-drained humus-rich gritty soil and a sunny
position[200]. Lime tolerant[1, 200].
A very ornamental plant[1].
Large plants transplant badly[200].
A greedy plant, inhibiting the growth of nearby plants, especially
legumes[54].
Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in early summer in a cold frame.
The seed usually germinates in about 2 - 3 weeks. Sow stored seed in late
winter in a cold frame. Germination takes about 1 - 6 months at 15° c. When
they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots
and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant
them out into their permanent positions in the spring.
Root cuttings, 4cm long taken in early winter, potted up in a mixture of
peat and sand[175]. They can also be taken in July/August, planted vertically
in pots in a greenhouse or frame.
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Web References
References for Anemone patens (a possible synonym).
References for Pulsatilla patens ssp. multifida (a possible synonym).
References for Pulsatilla patens ssp. patens (a possible synonym).
- [P] Data.
(uses, distribution, wetland) from the USDA'a Plants database.
References for the family Ranunculaceae.
See the PFAF Links Pages for other sources.
Also try Photos and info from the The Plants Database which has 14,000 images.
[1] F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press 1951
Comprehensive listing of species and how to grow them. Somewhat outdated, it has been replaces in 1992 by a new dictionary (see [200]).
[50] ? Flora Europaea Cambridge University Press 1964
An immense work in 6 volumes (including the index). The standard reference flora for europe, it is very terse though and with very little extra information. Not for the casual reader.
[54] Hatfield. A. W. How to Enjoy your Weeds. Frederick Muller Ltd 1977 ISBN 0-584-10141-4
Interesting reading.
[61] Usher. G. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable 1974 ISBN 0094579202
Forget the sexist title, this is one of the best books on the subject. Lists a very extensive range of useful plants from around the world with very brief details of the uses. Not for the casual reader.
[65] Frohne. D. and Pfänder. J. A Colour Atlas of Poisonous Plants. Wolfe 1984 ISBN 0723408394
Brilliant. Goes into technical details but in a very readable way. The best work on the subject that I've come across so far.
[74] Komarov. V. L. Flora of the USSR. Israel Program for Scientific Translation 1968
An immense (25 or more large volumes) and not yet completed translation of the Russian flora. Full of information on plant uses and habitats but heavy going for casual readers.
[175] Bird. R. (Editor) Focus on Plants. Volume 5. (formerly 'Growing from seed') Thompson and Morgan. 1991
Very readable magazine with lots of information on propagation. A good article on Corydalis spp.
[200] Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992 ISBN 0-333-47494-5
Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
[207] Coffey. T. The History and Folklore of North American Wild Flowers. Facts on File. 1993 ISBN 0-8160-2624-6
A nice read, lots of information on plant uses.
[212] Craighead. J., Craighead. F. and Davis. R. A Field Guide to Rocky Mountain Wildflowers The Riverside Press 1963 ISBN 63-7093
Excellent little pocket guide to the area, covering 590 species and often giving details of their uses.
[213] Weiner. M. A. Earth Medicine, Earth Food. Ballantine Books 1980 ISBN 0-449-90589-6
A nice book to read though it is difficult to look up individual plants since the book is divided into separate sections dealing with the different medicinal uses plus a section on edible plants. Common names are used instead of botanical.
[257] Moerman. D. Native American Ethnobotany Timber Press. Oregon. 1998 ISBN 0-88192-453-9
Very comprehensive but terse guide to the native uses of plants. Excellent bibliography, fully referenced to each plant, giving a pathway to further information. Not for the casual reader.
[266] Flora of China 1994
On-line version of the Flora - an excellent resource giving basic info on habitat and some uses.
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