Thursday, March 17, 2011

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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.

* Sunset Western Garden Book, 1995:606–607

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