Aquilegia canadensis L.
-
Authority
Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.
-
Family
Ranunculaceae
-
Scientific Name
-
Description
Species Description - Stems 3–20 dm; basal lvs large, long-petiolate, cauline reduced upwards; lfls broadly obovate to subrotund, crenately toothed or lobed; fls nodding, 3–4 cm; sep red; pet with yellow blade and nearly straight red spur, the spur 1.5–2.5 cm; fls rarely wholly yellow or salmon-colored; stamens projecting in a column; 2n=14. Dry woods, rocky cliffs and ledges, and even peat bogs; N.S. to Sask., s. to Fla. and Tex. Apr.–June. (A. coccinea; A. latiuscula)
-
Common Names
Canada-columbine