Windflowers, also known as anemones, are a genus of flowering plants in the buttercup family. They are native to temperate and subtropical regions of the world, and are characterized by their showy flowers and delicate foliage. The name 'WINDFLOWER' comes from the Greek word for wind, anemos, which is also the root of the genus name anemone. Windflowers are popular garden plants, and come in a variety of colors and sizes.