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| Pulsatilla alpina | |
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| Pulsatilla alpina subsp.alpina | |
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| Fruiting plants ofP. alpina subsp.alba | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Ranunculales |
| Family: | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus: | Pulsatilla |
| Species: | P. alpina |
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| Pulsatilla alpina | |
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Pulsatilla alpina, thealpine pasqueflower oralpine anemone, is aspecies offlowering plant in thefamily Ranunculaceae,native to the mountain ranges of central and southern Europe, from central Spain to Croatia. It is anherbaceousperennial growing to 15–30 cm (6–12 in) tall by 20 cm (8 in) wide, and can be found at altitudes of 1,200–2,700 m (3,900–8,900 ft).
Pulsatilla alpina has deeply divided, hairy leaves. It has more upright flowers than other species ofPulsatilla, which generally have drooping flowers. They are white or, in the case of subsp.apiifolia, yellow. The flowers are produced very early, often opening while still under snow cover. They have prominent yellowstamens. As with all pasqueflowers, the flowers have a silky, hairy texture, and are followed by prominent seedheads which persist on the plant for many weeks.[1]
A number ofsubspecies are recognised, based largely on the form and hairiness of the leaves.P. alpina subsp.schneebergensis isendemic to the easternmost Alps of Austria, and is named after theSchneeberg mountain. It is replaced further west by the widespread taxonP. alpina subsp.alpina.P. alpina subsp.austroalpina is found in the Southern Alps from Switzerland eastwards, most commonly overdolomite.P. alpina subsp.apiifolia andP. alpina subsp.alba grow oversiliceous rock, but are easily distinguished by the flower colour. Further subspecies have been named for local variants in theCantabrian Mountains (subsp.cantabrica) andCorsica (subsp.cyrnea).
Pulsatilla alpina is suitable for cultivation in analpine garden, or in any sharply drained soil in full sun. It is extremelyhardy but dislikes winter wet. The subspeciesP. alpina subsp.apiifolia has gained theRoyal Horticultural Society'sAward of Garden Merit.[2]
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