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Western Columbine

Aquilegia formosa

Photo by StirredMocha
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Description:

A delicate-looking perennial of moist habitats of the western United States. The long spurs of the flowers allow only their pollinators (sphinx moths and hummingbirds) from reaching their sweet nectar.

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PublishedAugust 3, 2014

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