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Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia
Aquilegia elegantula Greene
Western red columbine
Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
USDA Symbol: aqel
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
The genus name Aquilegia comes from the Latin aquila which means eagle and refers to the spurred petals that many believe resemble an eagles talons.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red , Yellow , GreenBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul
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Mr. Smarty Plants says
Alternative names for Aquilegia Sanguinaria
May 03, 2006
I am looking for the common name for a flower called Aquilegia Sanguinaria. Can you help? Does this even exist?
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From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
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USDA: Find Aquilegia elegantula in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Aquilegia elegantula in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Aquilegia elegantula
Metadata
Record Modified: 2010-09-08Research By: TWC Staff
