Species

Aquilegia vulgaris

Etymology

Aquilegia: The origin of this word is doubtful, possibly from the Latin aquila 'eagle' because the flower spur resembles the claw of an eagle.

Common Name(s)

columbine

Family

Ranunculaceae

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

NVS Species Code

AQUVUL

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Structural Class

Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites

Flower Colours

Violet / Purple,White

Year Naturalised

1878

Origin

Europe

This page last updated on 18 Jan 2010