Yellow Columbine
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Yellow Columbine
aquilegia flavescens
The Yellow Columbine is a beautiful flower with bright yellow petals that look like little bells! It attracts many butterflies and bees, making gardens lively and colorful.
Habitat: Rocky slopes and open woods
Appearance
The Yellow Columbine has intricate, nodding yellow flowers, often with red or orange spurs that extend backward. Its delicate, fern-like leaves are typically blue-green, making the bright, unique blooms stand out in its habitat.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRanunculalesFamilyRanunculaceaeGenusAquilegia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Hummingbirds love these flowers because their long beaks can reach the sweet nectar hidden deep inside.
Its name "Columbine" comes from the Latin word for dove, due to the flower's resemblance to a cluster of doves.
Native Americans historically used parts of columbine plants for various traditional remedies.
The petals are actually transformed leaves, folded to create the unique spur shapes! Wow!
Special abilities
Ability
Nectar Reservoirs
Yellow Columbine has long spurs that hold nectar, attracting hummingbirds for efficient pollination.
Ability
Rocky Root Grip
Yellow Columbine can grow in rocky crevices, anchoring itself in tough spots to find moisture.
Ability
Wind-Whipped Seeds
Yellow Columbine has dry seed pods that release seeds when shaken by wind, spreading new plants.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 3-5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to mid-summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Bird
Ecological connections
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Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
sips nectar from its long spurs.
pollinates
Two-form Bumble Bee
Bombus bifarius
gathers pollen and nectar.
eaten by
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
grazes on its leaves and stems.
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Golden ColumbineRocky Mountain Columbine
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Yellow Columbine?
30-90 cm
How wide does Yellow Columbine spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Yellow Columbine?
3-5 cm
When does Yellow Columbine bloom?
Late spring to mid-summer
Is Yellow Columbine edible?
No
Is Yellow Columbine toxic?
Mild
What is Yellow Columbine's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Yellow Columbine pollinated?
Bird
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