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ColumbineWild Common Name:
Wild Columbine
 
 
Scientific Name: Aquilegia canadensis

 

Habitat/Season: Woodland Savanna / April-July

 

Comment: Native This gorgious native species contains nectar in its backward pointing spurs which attracts hummingbirds and long-tongued insects. Blue, purple and white columbines have been introduced from Europe for gardening and are now spreading.