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
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| Caption: Columbine's five-petaled hanging flowers.
ID: Hrb-AQISS-001 Source: 35mm slide (photo) Credit: Keyword(s): flowering, inflorescense
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| Caption: Columbine's flowers with five petals and five sepals.
ID: Hrb-AQISS-002 Source: 35mm slide (photo) Credit: Keyword(s): flowering, inflorescense
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| Caption: Columbine's hanging flowers with long spurs on the back.
ID: Hrb-AQISS-005 Source: 35mm slide (photo) Credit: Keyword(s): flowering, inflorescense
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