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 |
|---|---|
| NCNE: | FACU |
Phenology
Flowers April to June.
Plant Codes
S-rank: No Rank
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Aquilegia canadensis eastern red columbine
Flowers
Flower stages and leaves
Plant form & habitat
Flower detail
Flowers soon to open
Flowers
Start of blossom with leaves
Flowers
Plant Life-Form
perennial forb
Common Names
eastern red columbine
wild columbine
