24 May 2014

Pasqueflower



Also known as windflower and prairie crocus, the pasqueflower's scientific name is Pulsatilla and is in the Ranunculaceae family.  It is a highly toxic plant, producing oxytoxins and cardiogenic toxins which slow the human heart. Beautiful to look at but don't ingest.


1 comment:

Vilt og vakkert said...

Heisann!

I love this flower, just bought one, not planted yet!
Have nice days ;:OD)

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