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Eastern Red Columbine

Aquilegia canadensis

Description:

This woodland wildflower has showy, drooping, bell-like, red and yellow flowers equipped with distinct backward-pointing spurs. The spurs contain nectar that attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Habitat:

This perennial wildflower is native to woodland and rocky slopes in eastern North America. It readily hybridizes with other species in the genus.

Notes:

Photographed in backyard.

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Springfield, Illinois, USA

Spotted on Jun 5, 2010
Submitted on Apr 24, 2011

Spotted for Mission

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