Scientific name: Anemone coronaria
Family: Ranunculaceae
English Common names: Anemones, Windflowers
Arabic common name: shaka'ek al-No'man
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Scientific name: Anemone coronaria |
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The earth is in love, now
is the time to sow! The anemone, traditionally identified as the 'lily of
the field', is used as an indicator of the proper time for sowing for it
flowers from late winter (February) to early spring (April). Flowers are
cherry red with a black center. It has been said that not even Solomon in
his entire splendor was dressed like one of these (See Watercolors,
Botanical art, Anemone coronaria). With
the beginning of winter rains, the rhizome sends new leaves. It is widespread
in the Mediterranean region and its flowers can be found in several colors,
namely purple or pink, and rarely white. In Jordan, you can find it in wastelands
almost everywhere around the northern part of the country down till Karak
and Tafila. This flower can be used for planting in rock gardens, beds,
borders, and woodland gardens, simply by collecting it's seeds and planting
them in the fall; it requires sun or light shade and sheltered spot |
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