I have done some research and am ready to report. The real name of the beautiful little flowers that grow in the foothills to the south is actually "Violet Buttercup". Their scientific name is Raniculus Andersoni (genus & species). The particular variety we have here in Southern Utah is a sub-species called Juniperinus. Evidently they grow in various places throughout the west, though I suppose the conditions have to be just right. I found photos of them from Nevada and a couple of other places in Utah.
I guess we will never know who named then Snow Flowers, and I don't think anyone around here will be calling them Violet Buttercups. Personally I like the name Snow Flower, it just fits better.
Thanks for doing some more research. It is always nice to know a little more about the snowflowers. Thanks for your help on the ditch today. It was good to spend some time with you.
ReplyDeleteI take it your long hard winter is definitely over. Your photos are definitely looking like Spring!
ReplyDeleteYou never know when the long hard winters are over around here. That is why they are called snow flowers because they bloom in the snow. So, we could be in for more and more and more. You never know. However.............it has looked alot like spring the last few days.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, where is that waterfall?
ReplyDeleteThose are some beautiful pictures Vernile!
ReplyDeleteIt is fun to know more about these beautiful little flowers!
Monica