Anemone
Anemone
Anemone (/əˈnɛməniː/), also known as windflower, is a genus of flowering plants in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae.
Etymology
The term "anemone" is derived from the Greek word 'anemos' (Greek: άνεμος), which means 'wind'. The name 'windflower' is used because it is believed that the wind that blows the blossom open will also blow the dead petals away.
Description
Anemones are perennial herbs, plants that return year after year, with an underground rootstock, and radical, more or less deeply cut leaves. The elongated flower stem bears one or several, white, red, blue or rarely yellow, flowers; there is an involucre of three leaflets below each flower.
Species
There are over 200 species of anemones, some of the most common include the Wood Anemone, Poppy Anemone, and Japanese Anemone.
Medical Uses
In traditional medicine, different species of anemone have been used for various ailments. For example, Pulsatilla, also known as Pasque flower, has been used in homeopathic remedies for conditions such as earaches, headaches, and menopausal symptoms.
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See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anemone
- Wikipedia's article - Anemone
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