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Wild Columbine - Aquilegia canadensis A gorgeous, nodding, red and yellow flower with upward spurred petals that alternate with spreading sepals and numerous yellow stamens that hang below the petals. It contains a cyanogenic glycoside, which releases poisonous hydrogen cyanide if the plant is damaged.<br /> <br /> The genus name comes from the Latin word &quot;Aquila&quot; for eagle, referring to the talon-like shape of the nectar spurs on the flower. This plant is very attractive to long-tongued insects! <br /> <br /> Habitat: Mixed forest<br /> Aquilegia canadensis,Eastern Columbine,Geotagged,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Wild Columbine - Aquilegia canadensis

A gorgeous, nodding, red and yellow flower with upward spurred petals that alternate with spreading sepals and numerous yellow stamens that hang below the petals. It contains a cyanogenic glycoside, which releases poisonous hydrogen cyanide if the plant is damaged.

The genus name comes from the Latin word "Aquila" for eagle, referring to the talon-like shape of the nectar spurs on the flower. This plant is very attractive to long-tongued insects!

Habitat: Mixed forest

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The Eastern Columbine

"Aquilegia canadensis" is an herbaceous perennial native to woodland and rocky slopes in eastern North America, prized for its red and yellow flowers. It readily hybridizes with other species in the genus "Aquilegia".

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Similar species: Ranunculales
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Jul 8, 2019. Captured May 18, 2019 09:32 in 3280 Franklin Ave, Millbrook, NY 12545, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm