Pasque flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris) is a flowering herb of the buttercup family, known for its very showy flower with purple petals and yellow stamens. It is found on the calcareous grasslands and sparse pine forests of Europe. A legend has it that the flower grew in places soaked by the blood of Romans or Danes.

The root leaves are twice-winged and have a long pattern and bunches. The leaflets further divide. Three leaves attached to the stem rotate and the base part is united and split into linear fragments. It is covered with long white hair such as leaves and flower stems. The height of the flower stalk is about 10 cm during the flowering period and 30 to 40 cm when the white fluff with the seeds after the flower is attached. The flowering period is spring and one dark red-purple flower is attached to the tip of the flower stem. It blooms in the middle of flowering but changes upward later. The petals look like six sepals that are 2 to 2.5 cm long and covered with white hair on the outside.

The alpine pasqueflower (Pulsatilla alpina) is so called because it blooms at Easter or "Pasque." It is one of the first flowers to appear in spring, often while there is still snow on the ground. With strong, satiny petals, bold golden stamens, and attractive seed heads, it is a valuable addition to rock gardens and borders.

It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing to 8 to 30 cm tall. The leaves are finely divided and thread-like, and densely covered with silvery hairs. The flowers are 2 to 3 cm long, pendulous, bell-like, the tepals with reflexed tips; flower colour varies from purple in the north of the species' range to greenish-violet in the south.

Eastern Pasqueflower is a small, clumping perennial with blue-violet bell-shaped flowers. The attractive blooms are followed by fluffy, striking seed heads. These pretty flowers are easy to grow in dry, sunny areas.

It was named Pulsatilla chinensis for its Chinese origin. This plant is best observed on its native forest slopes in mid-spring when its delightful purple flowers, which look like small tulips, are in bloom (take care, though, as these flowers are highly toxic). A traditional use of white-haired old-man's poison was to soak its rhizome roots in water to then be used as an insecticide.

Western pasqueflower (Pulsatilla occidentalis) is a wildflower native to the western mountain regions of North America. It blooms with large purple or white blossoms during summer. Canada's Banff National Park has a route called Pulsatilla Pass, so named for the expansive western pasqueflower growth on the slopes. All parts of this plant are toxic to humans.

Siberian pasque flower is a small but hardy plant, capable of surviving the harshest of conditions. It's this quality that makes it an excellent choice for a low-maintenance garden. Siberian pasque flower is toxic, as are other members of its genus.

Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.

Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.

Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.

The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.

Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.

Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.

Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.