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Mancos columbine
Scientific Name: Aquilegia micrantha var. micrantha
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Mancos Columbine (Aquilegia micrantha)
The Mancos columbine, scientifically known as Aquilegia micrantha, is a delicate and intriguing plant native to specific regions of the United States. It belongs to the genus Aquilegia, which also includes other columbine species and is sometimes referred to as "granny's bonnet."
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Aquilegia micrantha Eastw.
- Common Name: Mancos columbine
- Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family or Hellebore Family)
- Synonyms:
- Aquilegia buergeriana var. ecalcarata K.C. Davis
- Aquilegia eastwoodiae Rydb.
- Aquilegia ecalcarata subsp. micrantha
- Semiaquilegia eastwoodiae J. R. Drumm. & Hutchinson
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety (e.g., Aquilegia micrantha var. mancosana)
Distribution and Habitat
- The Mancos columbine is found in southeastern Utah, southwestern Colorado, and the Colorado Plateau.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is described as a low-growing, leafy perennial forb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass) with upright flower stalks.
- The leaves are dissected into three lobes.
Additional Information
- Mancos columbine is considered a forb/herb, indicating its non-woody nature.
- It is a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years.
- The plant has deciduous leaves.
- Its allergen potential is considered low.
Resources
- Discover Life offers a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Aquilegia micrantha.