12 Mountain Anemone . pulsatilla montana.
In the spring time, a good time to cross is late June, the dark-violet Mountain Anemone may be
seen, especially in the southern Alpine Valleys.
Like several other Anemone-varieties, the outer sides of the buds are covered with thick hairs
which protect them alike from intense cold and heat. Boots required for snow walking and sun
glasses to prevent sun burnt eyes. Call to check mountain huts are open. Be prepared to give up.
Its finely shaped leaves do not develop fully, until after the flower has formed. Like several
other related types, it thrives well in chalky soil on dry southern slopes.
It is found up to altitudes of 7,000 feet.
borderxing is sometimes beautiful.
Very poisonous. Protected in Germany, and the in the Swiss Canton of St.Gallen; only partially in
Austria.
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