Wednesday, 15 February 2012

FFF13 - DAUGHTER OF THE WIND

Anemone ( /ənɛˈməniː/), is a genus of about 120 species of flowering plants in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae in the north and south temperate zones. They are closely related to Pasque flowers (Pulsatilla) and Hepaticas (Hepatica); some botanists include both of these genera within Anemone. The name of the flower is from the Greek ἀνεμώνη (anemōnē) which means "daughter of the wind", from ánemos "wind" + feminine patronymic suffix -ōnē.


Here is an Anemone coronaria succumbing to the wind.


Please join me for Floral Friday Fotos by linking your flower photos below, and leave a comment once you have done so!






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21 comments:

  1. CameraCruise15 February 2012 at 16:17

    Beautiful shot of the anemone!
    Thanks for hosting.
    Have a great day.
    Mette

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  2. Mildred15 February 2012 at 16:57

    I've just discovered your meme blog! Will try to participate soon!
    Thanks for sharing;o

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    Happy day****

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  3. Ebie15 February 2012 at 23:05

    That's a very nice shade of red!

    My first time to link.

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  4. A wondering star16 February 2012 at 02:42

    Beautiful red Anemone!

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  5. Magical Mystical Teacher16 February 2012 at 03:57

    I've never been able to grow anemones successfully, but I appreciate the efforts of those who can!

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  6. hannah16 February 2012 at 06:02

    Hello there,
    Those anemones [say that in a hurry :-)] will have straightened up by now.
    Such a vibrant red.

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  7. Regina 16 February 2012 at 06:02

    Very pretty!
    Thank you for the invite.
    Linking now.

    Regina

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  8. Sallie (FullTime-Life)16 February 2012 at 11:42

    A beautiful anemone! We used to grow a variety of them when we had our house (and garden) in Oregon. And it is also the name of a sea-creature that we see in tidepools off the Oregon Coast. Thank you for doing the meme!!

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  9. beagleAnnie16 February 2012 at 12:05

    Beautiful flower of the bright red color.

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  10. Unknown16 February 2012 at 12:32

    What a poetic name! I haven't seen anemones much in California

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  11. Anonymous16 February 2012 at 13:42

    It's a beautiful flower : )

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  12. Modern Mom17 February 2012 at 00:46

    It's so beautiful.

    Pink Serendipity

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  13. Hootin Anni17 February 2012 at 02:04

    I did not know that about the name of the flower....very interesting!!! And your image is stunning...love the color.

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  14. Ebie17 February 2012 at 06:50

    Hi Nick, I use photoshop and use the photomerge function. I have the older version CS2.

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  15. Helene Orskaug17 February 2012 at 16:23

    Hi! I'm back:o)
    Stunning photo you're showing!!

    Have a great weekend!
    Helene - Norway

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    1. Melbourne Australia Photos19 February 2012 at 12:33

      Welcome back, Helene! Always a pleasure to have you contributing!

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  16. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪18 February 2012 at 04:31

    are they wild? I must look out for them.

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  17. Magia da Inês18 February 2012 at 06:22

    Linda.
    Bom fim de semana de Carnaval!
    Beijinhos.
    Brasil

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    .`⋎´✿✿¸.•°
    ✿¸.

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  18. Maria Merco18 February 2012 at 22:36

    Very nice capture of the red anemones Nick. I like them very much.

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  19. Melbourne Australia Photos19 February 2012 at 12:33

    Carole, your link does not work, please re-link!

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