Western Pasqueflower, also known as Anemone occidentalis, is a beautiful wildflower native to North America. This plant has several common synonyms, including Western Anemone, Pacific Anemone, and Pulsatilla occidentalis. The Western Anemone name is derived from the Greek word "anemos," meaning wind, which resembles the plant's delicate, swaying petals. Pacific Anemone refers to its native range in the Pacific Northwest region of North America, where it can be found growing in high-elevation meadows, rocky slopes, and alpine ridges. Pulsatilla occidentalis is another synonym, referring to the plant's fruiting body resembling a small, hairy, pulse-like bulb. Regardless of its name, the Western Pasqueflower is a stunning addition to any garden or natural landscape.