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By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2016-06-11. Revised by … In 1665, John Rea, 'florist', i.e. expert in flowering plants, noted that a common species/variety of Anemone which he referred to as Anemone latifolia vulgaris maxima versicolor was "by many Gentlewomen, and other as ignorant, called Robin Hood, Scarlet and John" (see Allusions section below.) This species or variety must currently be known under another … by John Rea yields only historical references. According to John H. Harvey Anemone latifolia should be identified with Anemone hortensis L or Anemone pavonina Lam. Sperling, Otto 2005a, p. 21. The folk name 'Robin Hood, … 3 a. Background ⁃ Sperling, Otto 2005a, p. 21 ⁃ Wikipedia: Anemone Also see ⁃ 1665 - Rea, John - Flora. Notes …