| McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / ColumbineWild
Spring Wildflower - Pink & Red Gallery Information: MCCD #(815) 338-6223 |
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Wild Columbine
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| Scientific Name: | Aquilegia canadensis
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| Habitat/Season: | Woodland Savanna / April-July
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| 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.
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