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Aquilegia scopulorum

Aquilegia scopulorum Tidestr.

Utah Columbine

Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: AQSC

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 0-1 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Blue , Purple
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: NV , UT

Additional resources

USDA: Find Aquilegia scopulorum in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Aquilegia scopulorum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Aquilegia scopulorum

Metadata

Record Modified: 2010-09-08
Research By: TWC Staff

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