UW Burke Herbarium species comparison

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Aquilegia vulgaris

European Columbine
Habit Herbaceous perennial, the stem tall and branching.
Leaves

Leaves mostly basal, reduced upward;

leaf blades triternate, dull green, the leaflets with rounded lobes.
Flowers

Flowers few, large; nodding;

sepals 5, petal-like, oblong-lanceolate, slightly drooping, usually violet, but occasionally white or pink, especially in escapes;

petals 5, usually violet, the spur strongly hooked;

stamens numerous.
Fruits

Follicles 5.

Aquilegia vulgaris
Flowering time May-July
Habitat Disturbed soil near gardens.
Distribution
Introduced as a garden flower, occasionally escaping.
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Origin Introduced
Conservation status Not of concern
Sibling taxa
A. flavescens, A. flavescens × A. formosa var. formosa, A. formosa
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