Wild Columbine
Aquilegia canadensis

Other common names: Rock Bells

Other scientific names: Aquilegia coccinea, Aquilegia flaviflora

French names: Ancolie du Canada

Family: Buttercup Family (Ranunculaceae)

Similar species:
  •   Garden Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris) - Larger, more showy flowers (blue, white, purple).


Flowers: Summer;  Red/Pink;  5 parts (petals)

Leaves: Alternate

Height: 15-90 cm (5-35 in)

Habitat: Forests

Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 228   

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: canadensis: of Canada


For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers

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Wild Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)
Photograph by Graham Buck

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