Pulsatilla pratensis (L.) Mill. is a plant in the Ranunculaceae family, order Ranunculales, kingdom Plantae. Toxic/Poisonous.

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Pulsatilla pratensis (L.) Mill.

Pulsatilla pratensis (L.) Mill.

Pulsatilla pratensis is a toxic herbaceous perennial, with silvery haired leaves and bell-shaped spring flowers, pollinated by bees.

Family
Genus
Pulsatilla
Order
Ranunculales
Class
Magnoliopsida

⚠️ Is Pulsatilla pratensis (L.) Mill. Poisonous?

Yes, Pulsatilla pratensis (L.) Mill. (Pulsatilla pratensis (L.) Mill.) is classified as poisonous or toxic. Toxicity risk detected (mainly via ingestion); avoid direct contact and ingestion. Never consume or handle this species without proper identification by an expert.

About Pulsatilla pratensis (L.) Mill.

Pulsatilla pratensis (L.) Mill. is a herbaceous perennial plant that grows between 8 and 30 cm (3 to 12 inches) tall. Its leaves are finely divided into a thread-like shape, and are densely covered in silvery hairs. The flowers measure 2–3 cm (0.8–1.2 in) long; they are pendulous, bell-shaped, with tepals that have reflexed tips. Flower color ranges from purple in the northern parts of the species' range to greenish-violet in the southern parts. The flowers are hermaphrodite, pollinated by bees, and bloom from early to mid spring. This plant is toxic, but its toxicity can be dissipated through heat or drying.

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Taxonomy

Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Ranunculales Ranunculaceae Pulsatilla
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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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