Strand Memorial Herbarium

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Family: Ranunculaceae   Crowfoot Family

Genus: Aquilegia   Columbine
60 to 70 species of perennial herbs native to Europe and North America, generally known for their distinctive flowers with petals modified into an elongated nectar spur.

Scientific Name: Aquilegia canadensis L.
Common Name(s): Wild Columbine, Canadian Columbine, Red Columbine, Honeysuckle
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description:


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Caption: Columbine growing in a shaded area.

ID: Hrb-AQISS-004
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): flowering
Caption: Columbine's five-petaled hanging flowers.

ID: Hrb-AQISS-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): flowering, inflorescense
Caption: Columbine's flowers with five petals and five sepals.

ID: Hrb-AQISS-002
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): flowering, inflorescense
Caption: Columbine's hanging flowers with long spurs on the back.

ID: Hrb-AQISS-005
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): flowering, inflorescense