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pulsatilla
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pulsatilla (pl·s·tilˑ·l),
n Latin name:
Anemone pulsatilla; parts used: dried leaves, stems, flowers; uses: diuretic, sedative, insomnia, cough, genitourinary complaints, menstrual complaints, ear infection, eye conditions; precautions: abortifacient, pregnancy, lactation, nephrotoxicity, seizures, toxic not advised for self-medication. Also called
crowfoot, Easter flower, kubjelle, meadow anemone, meadow windflower, pasque flower, prairie anemone, smell fox, stor, or
wind flower.


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The anatomy of Pulsatillas is a bit of a minefield, especially the Pulsatilla Budapest, below.
A more unusual variety is M comosum `Plumosum' which produces a fluff of purple flowers and proves a perfect partner with purple primulas and pulsatillas.
Laughing Pulsatillas do seem to grin at you, a sign of cheer after the duller winter days.
 
 
 
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