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Loughmiller, Campbell and Lynn
Pulsatilla occidentalis
Pulsatilla occidentalis (S. Watson) Freyn
Western Anemone, Western Pasqueflower, White Pasqueflower
Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
Synonym(s): Anemone occidentalis
USDA Symbol: PUOC
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Light green, finely divided, ferny leaves subtend the large, showy, white or slightly purple-tinged flower on the one-blossomed, 8-20 in. flowering stem. Stems often occur in clusters. Leaves, stems and petal undersides are covered with fine hairs. The flower is followed by a silky, plumed seedhead.
The common name Pasque refers to the Easter or Passover blooming time of other species, and to the purity of the white sepals.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: CA , ID , MT , OR , WACanada: BC
Native Distribution: Mts. from B.C. to CA Sierras, e. to Alt. & MT
Native Habitat: Mid- to high-elevation mt. slopes & meadows
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Description: Well-drained scree
Conditions Comments: Not Available
Benefit
Warning: POISONOUS PARTS: All parts when fresh. Toxic only if eaten in large quantities. Symptoms include inflammation and blistering upon contact with fresh sap and irritation of the mouth, vomiting and diarrhea following ingestion. (Poisonous Plants of N.C.)Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Find Seed or Plants
View propagation protocol from Native Plants Network.
Additional resources
USDA: Find Pulsatilla occidentalis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Pulsatilla occidentalis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Pulsatilla occidentalis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff