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aquilegia vulgaris
The genus name Aquilegia is derived from the Latin word for eagle (aquila), because the shape of the flower petals, which are said to resemble an eagle's claw. A beautiful shade of pure deep blue found on the wild species that are uncultivated. Cultivars are often multicoloured and found in gardens.
found in low common meadow, a site owned and maintained by the Yorkshire wildlife trust.
Spotted on Jun 10, 2013
Submitted on Jun 11, 2013
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