Anemone coronaria

DSCN3543 [Anemone coronaria]

Anemone coronaria,

commonly known as the Crown anemone, Poppy anemone, or windflower,

is a very common flowering plant in the Mediterranean region.

It produces flowers in shades of red, purple, white and blue.

Its sepals, usually 5-8, are arranged around a characteristic black center of stamens

that forms a crown-like ring;

a fact that lends the flower its name “coronaria”.

 

In Greece,

Anemone coronaria typically grows to a height of 20–35 cm

and blooms from January to May.

Each flower can measure 3–7 cm in diameter.

 

Its diversity of colors is eye-captivating,

so I feel I should share with you below

an assortment of colors

that I had the opportunity to photograph.

 

 

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