ClimateAugust 18, 2026

anemone

uh-NEM-uh-nee

Definition

A type of flowering perennial plant in the buttercup family, often grown for its showy, colorful blossoms.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'anemos', meaning 'wind', the name is historically linked to the belief that the flowers only opened when the wind blew.

In the news

The word appears in a list of plant varieties offered by Diane Greenfield at her gardening workshop fundraiser. It highlights the diversity of flora available for participants to add to their own home gardens.

Unique garden workshops help put food on local tables

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