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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. |
| More Aquilegia coerulea
photographs. Aquilegia
micrantha. Aquilegia
elegantula
and Aquilegia coerulea x elegantula (the hybrid of A. coerulea and A. elegantula). |
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Aquilegia coerulea variety
daileyae
Synonym: Helleboraceae (Hellebore Family). Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family). Alpine, subalpine, montane. Meadows, woodlands, rocks, scree. Summer. Spurless varieties of Aquilegia coerulea are a rare find. |
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Aquilegia coerulea variety
daileyae Synonym: Helleboraceae (Hellebore Family). Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family). Alpine, subalpine, montane. Meadows, woodlands, rocks, scree. Summer. |
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