prairie crocus

West

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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the pasque flower, Anemone patens.

See: crocus

Quotations

1922

. . . prairie-crocuses [are] soft blue and lavender and sometimes mauve.

1955

We've heard much about the prairie crocus and now, like most westerners, we too will watch for the clumps of tiny and colorful florets each spring.

1963

In early May I found prairie crocuses (anemones) there. . . .