Appearance
Height is 15–90 cm . Leaves are lobed and grouped in 3s, growing from the base and off the flowering stems. Flowers are 1-2 inches long and have yellow petals with a red spur and red sepals. They appear in late spring, nodding on stems above the leaves. The round end of the spur contains nectar, which is sought by butterflies and hummingbirds.The caterpillars of Columbine Duskywing feed on the leaves.
Distribution
USA , CANADA
Status
Regions 1-5: Facultative Equally likely to occur in wetlands or non-wetlands .⤷ Region 6: Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands , but occasionally found in non-wetlands.
Defense
Canada columbine contains a cyanogenic glycoside, which releases poisonous hydrogen cyanide when the plant is damaged.
Uses
Native American tribes used various parts red columbine in herbal remedies.References:
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