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Aquilegia

Photo by surekha
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Field Notes

Description:

Aquilegia (Columbine; from Latin columba "dove") is a genus of about 60-70 species of perennial plants that are found in meadows, woodlands, and at higher altitudes throughout the Northern Hemisphere, known for the spurred petals of their flowers.

Habitat:

Several species are grown in gardens, including the European Columbine (A. vulgaris), a traditional garden flower in many parts of the world.[4] Numerous cultivars and hybrids have also been developed as well. They are easy to propagate from seed.

Notes:

Thought they are wildflowers found growing during summer in the valley.

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Comments (2)

Thank you so much, Alice! I now find that columbines come in many colors and different shade combinations! Fascinating and lovely flowers!

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