Pulsatilla vulgaris var. rubra

Family / Families: Ranunculaceae
Scientific Name(s): Pulsatilla vulgaris Mill. var. rubra
Location(s): Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (cultivated)
Entry Author(s): Daniel Mosquin
Copyright Holder(s): Meighan@Flickr
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Photographer(s) Appreciation: A nod of gratitude to Meighan aka Meighan@Flickr for today's image (original | BPotD Flickr Group Pool). Much appreciated!
Tags: Ranunculaceae, Ranunculales, via Flickr

The opening flower of Pulsatilla vulgaris var. rubra

There seems to be some disagreement as to whether this should be considered a botanical or cultivated variety (i.e., variety rubra vs. ‘Rubra’). I’ve opted to follow the Royal Horticultural Society convention.

Read more about the European pasque flower via the Kemper Center for Home Gardening. The RHS also has an brief summary of the species.