Season 6: Garden Flowers- Anemone: Not Just a Sea Creature
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Most people know about the Sea Anemone (how could you not if you've watched Finding Nemo), but they've gotten their name from the beautiful terrestrial Anemone.  Also known as the WindFlower, this is a flower that can open and close it's "petals".  Join us as we take a look at the beautiful bright anemone! Anemones are known for their varied and amazing color variety.  Used in gardens and sold in florist shops, it's well known across the world for it's delicate beauty.  It's had a variety of meanings throughout the years but somehow hasn't waned in popularity.  It's name also comes from the same greek myth as the rose.  They're known for their ability to open and close to protect themselves from the elements when nessasary and sometimes were used as storm predictions.  Come listen to us today as we chat about anemones! Music Clips by Kevin Macleod at Incompetech https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/
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