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oil shale columbine
Scientific Name: Aquilegia barnebyi
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Oil Shale Columbine (Aquilegia barnebyi)
The Oil Shale Columbine, scientifically known as Aquilegia barnebyi, is a rare and beautiful perennial plant. It's also known as Barneby's Columbine and shale columbine.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a perennial herb, which may be of interest to pets that graze or chew on plant material.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Aquilegia barnebyi
- Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
- Synonyms: Aquilegia barnebyi Munz
Distribution and Habitat
- The Oil Shale Columbine is endemic to the oil shales of northeastern Utah and northwestern Colorado.
- It can be found in hanging garden environments, such as Hanging Lake in Glenwood Canyon, CO.
Morphological Characteristics
- This plant ranges in height from 12 to 30 inches.
- The foliage is sometimes described as being covered with a whitish cast.
Additional Information
- The genus Aquilegia contains about 60-70 species of perennial plants, commonly known as granny's bonnet or columbine.