Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
1130041

Status:
valid

Authors:
Freyn

Source:
tro

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Deutsche Bot. Monatsschr. 8: 78 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001129379

Common Names

  • Western Pasque Flower
  • Western Pasqueflower
  • Western Pasqueflower

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Description

Pulsatilla occidentalis (also called Western Pasqueflower, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to western North America. It has purple flowers and its leaves are divided into three to five lobes. It grows in dry meadows, grasslands, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Pulsatilla occidentalis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and rock gardens. It is also used medicinally, with its leaves being used to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pulsatilla occidentalis has small, purple flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pulsatilla occidentalis can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in well-draining soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a pot with moist soil. The plant should be kept in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Pulsatilla occidentalis

Pulsatilla occidentalis is native to the western United States and can be found in moist meadows and woodlands.

Species in the Pulsatilla genus

Pulsatilla vernalis, Pulsatilla vulgaris, Pulsatilla weberi, Pulsatilla wilczekii, Pulsatilla zimmermannii, Pulsatilla reverdattoi, Pulsatilla rubra, Pulsatilla patens, Pulsatilla pratensis, Pulsatilla tongkangensis, Pulsatilla sachalinensis, Pulsatilla scherfelii, Pulsatilla tatewakii, Pulsatilla taraoi, Pulsatilla ajanensis, Pulsatilla gayeri, Pulsatilla emiliana, Pulsatilla bungeana, Pulsatilla chinensis, Pulsatilla celakovskyana, Pulsatilla aurea, Pulsatilla alpina, Pulsatilla nipponica, Pulsatilla nuttalliana, Pulsatilla knappii, Pulsatilla montana, Pulsatilla magadanensis, Pulsatilla girodii, Pulsatilla grandis, Pulsatilla hackelii, Pulsatilla halleri, Pulsatilla turczaninovii, Pulsatilla violacea, Pulsatilla cernua, Pulsatilla occidentalis, Pulsatilla ambigua, Pulsatilla albana, Pulsatilla armena, Pulsatilla georgica, Pulsatilla grandis, Pulsatilla integrifolia, Pulsatilla kostyczewii, Pulsatilla multiceps, Pulsatilla tenuiloba, Pulsatilla wolfgangiana, Pulsatilla dahurica, Pulsatilla sukaczewii, Pulsatilla millefolium, Pulsatilla campanella, Pulsatilla wallichiana,

Species in the Ranunculaceae family

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