10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PRAIRIE CROCUS»
Discover the use of
prairie crocus in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
prairie crocus and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Wildflower Personalities
During my childhood days in northwestern North Dakota, I saw prairie crocus
only on occasion because my father's farm mostly lacked native prairie. But as a
teacher of geology, my wife and I made annual vernal pilgrimages to The Nature
...
2
Plants of Kananaskis Country in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta
t^*J PRAIRIE CROCUS, PASQUEFLOWER, WIND-FLOWER The leaves of the
prairie crocus are more divided than those of the cut-leaved anemone, and the
divisions are pointed. The basal leaves do not expand until the flower has
bloomed ...
Beryl Hallworth, Chendanda Chengappa Chinnappa, 1997
3
Wildflowers of the Tallgrass
Prairie: The Upper Midwest
... rock lily, wild crocus, wind- flower, prairie crocus Anemone: the ancient Greek
and Latin name, a variation of the Semitic name for the mythological Adonis, from
whose blood a crimson-flowered Anemone of the Orient is said to have sprung ...
Sylvan T. Runkel, Dean M. Roosa, 2009
4
Creating the
Prairie Xeriscape
The pasque flower (PuIsatiI/a vulgaris) is the European equivalent to the prairie
crocus — a harbinger of spring. Woolly cinquefoil (P. megalantha, syn. P.
fragiformis, R emarginata) is one that invites petting. Native to Asia and the Altai ...
5
Wildflowers of Calgary and Southern Alberta
WHERE, WHEN AND WHAT TO LOOK FOR The prairie crocus can commonly be
found in open, lodgepole pine forests, sand dunes and dry, prairie grassland. It is
one of the earliest blooming plants in Alberta. The pale blue flower has 5 to 7 ...
France Royer, Richard Dickinson, 1996
6
The Godmother: First Lady of the West
“Prairie Crocus isn't your friend. She's your enemy. She plans to kill you. ” Marie-
Anne's eyes opened wide in shock. Had she heard her new friend correctly? Why
would she say such a thing? Was she jealous because Prairie Crocus was her ...
7
Spatial Distribution and Habitat Preferences of the
Prairie ...
The prairie crocus (Pulsatilla patens (L.) Mill.) is a perennial forb whose populations have declined substantially in some parts of the world.
Javier Esparrago Llorca, 2012
8
Let's Visit Manitoba Gr. 2-4
Winnipeg is the capital city of Manitoba. 2. The Prairie Crocus Is Manitoba's floral
emblem. 3. The population of Manitoba is 1 096 700. 4. Manitoba is In the middle
of Canada. 5. Its nickname is the "Keystone Province" Reading Activity Card ...
9
Wildflowers of Edmonton and Central Alberta
WHERE, WHEN AND WHAT TO LOOK FOR The prairie crocus can be commonly
found in open jack-pine forests, sand dunes and dry, prairie grassland. It is one of
the earliest-blooming plants in Alberta. The pale-blue flower has 5 to 7 ...
France Royer, Richard Dickinson, 1996
10
Problems: Favorite Plants for Better Yards
Prairie Crocus Pulsatilla patens (syn. Anemone patens) Native Prairie Crocus is
clump-forming in habit with fern-like foliage and lovely blooms that become fluffy
seed heads. Mauve-pink flowers, sometimes cream, appear in early spring.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PRAIRIE CROCUS»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
prairie crocus is used in the context of the following news items.
12-40 and Beyond – a self-guided adventure in rural life
Whether it is the first prairie crocus or a lion found on safari in Kenya, Karen has been there to capture the moment. Her work is whimsical and ... «The Battlefords News-Optimist, Jul 15»
Ancient mosasaur named Bruce now an official Manitoba emblem
Floral emblem — prairie crocus (Anemone patens). Avian emblem — great grey owl (Strix nebulosa). Arboreal emblem — white spruce (Picea ... «CBC.ca, Jul 15»
Native prairie flowers rooted in Donna Fillion's art
Fillion first became interested in the reserve in 2011 after seeing a picture in the local paper of a flower called Prairie Crocus. “(It was) a flower ... «Spruce Grove Examiner, Jul 15»
#YouShouldGrowThis: Native plants can grow in your garden
The prairie crocus (pulsatilla) is fine as a garden plant, but the hybrid forms have much larger flowers, deeper colouring, and are a lot more ... «CBC.ca, Jun 15»
Aurora borealis lights up skies across southern Canada
Prairie Crocus (@Prairie_Crocus) June 23, 2015. The phenomenon was also spotted on Canada's East Coast, in both New Brunswick and ... «CTV News, Jun 15»
The private (digital) life of plants
Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Dissecta' (common name: Prairie crocus, or pasque flower) from the Alpine Garden. | Photo by Gilles Murray, courtesy of ... «News@Concordia, Jun 15»
Manitoba Day was heartily celebrated
For your information: The Prairie Crocus is Manitoba's floral emblem... and the Plains Bison is Manitoba's official animal... the name Manitoba ... «Winnipeg Free Press, May 15»
Nellie McClung: There is still beauty to be found this spring, so seek …
The anemones grown here are the rich relations of the little prairie crocus, but have discarded the heavy underwear of the prairie dweller and ... «Times Colonist, May 15»
Manitoba's flower making its entrance
Manitoba's provincial flower, the prairie crocus, is in bloom at Living Prairie Museum (2795 Ness Ave.). The flower is significantly harder to ... «Winnipeg Free Press, May 15»
Artists connect with nature in double exhibit
The two artists stripped the inner bark from willow and chokecherry bushes and collected parts from the prairie crocus from a coulee near ... «Western Wheel, Apr 15»
