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     The spurs present on most Aquilegia flowers are unique and give rise to its scientific and common names: 1) "Aquilegia", Latin for "Eagle", refers to the Eagle talon-like spurs and  2) "Columbine", from the Latin  "columbinus" which means "Dove" and refers to the flower's resemblance (from the rear or side of the flower) to a group of Doves. 
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 Aquilegia coerulea (Colorado Columbine)
Synonym: Helleboraceae (Hellebore Family). 
Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family).

Alpine, subalpine, montane.  Meadows, woodlands, rocks, scree.  Summer.
West Mancos Trail, June 26, 2004.
Aquilegia coerulea (Colorado Columbine)
Synonym: Helleboraceae (Hellebore Family). 
Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family).

Alpine, subalpine, montane.  Meadows, woodlands, rocks, scree.  Summer.
West Mancos Trail, June 26, 2004.
Aquilegia coerulea (Colorado Columbine)
Synonym: Helleboraceae (Hellebore Family).
Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family).

Alpine, subalpine, montane.  Meadows, woodlands, rocks, scree.  Summer.
Sharkstooth Trail, July 18, 2005.

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