Aquilegia canadensis
Aquilegia canadensis eastern red columbine
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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