Aquilegia canadensis
Aquilegia canadensis eastern red columbine


This nodding flower of red and yellow has five hollow spurs that point upward. The yellow stamens point downward so any pollinators have to come from below. Compound leaves have 3 lobed leaflets.
Habitat & Range
Common in rich rocky woods and slopes, cliffs, ledges, pastures, and roadside banks.
Present throughout the state.
Wetland codes
EMP: | FAC |
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NCNE: | FACU |
Phenology
Flowers April to June.
Plant Codes
S-rank: No Rank
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Aquilegia canadensis eastern red columbine
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Plant Life-Form
perennial forb
Common Names
eastern red columbine
wild columbine