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

Photographs: 129 photographs available, of which 1 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Wild Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)
Photograph by Graham Buck

Range map for Wild Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)

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