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Aquilegia micrantha: Mancos Columbine

Aquilegia micrantha, commonly known as Mancos columbine, is a beautiful wildflower found in specific regions of the United States. Let's explore its characteristics and ecological role.

Considerations for Pets

• This plant is a forb/herb which is a non-woody plant that is not a grass
• Leaves are dissected into three lobes.

Considerations for Children

• This plant is a forb/herb which is a non-woody plant that is not a grass
• Leaves are dissected into three lobes.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Aquilegia micrantha Eastw.
• Common Name: Mancos Columbine
• Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family); Helleboraceae (Hellebore Family - Note: this might be a mistake in the original text as Helleboraceae is often considered a subfamily of Ranunculaceae)
• Rank: Variety (Aquilegia micrantha var. mancosana; Aquilegia micrantha Eastw. var. micrantha)
• Synonyms:
  • Aquilegia eastwoodiae Rydb.
  • Semiaquilegia eastwoodiae J. R. Drumm. &amp Hutchinson.
  • Aquilegia buergeriana var. ecalcarata K.C. Davis
  • Aquilegia ecalcarata subsp. micrantha

Distribution and Habitat

• Mancos columbine is found in southeastern Utah and southwestern Colorado.
• It is considered endemic to the Colorado Plateau.

Morphological Characteristics

• Mancos Columbine is described as a low-growing, leafy perennial forb with upright flower stalks.
• The leaves are dissected into three lobes.
• One variety (Aquilegia micrantha var. mancosana) lacks spurs.

Additional Information

• Allergen Potential: Low
• Leaf Type: Deciduous
• Lifespan: Perennial
• Structure: Herb