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Utah columbine
Scientific Name: Aquilegia scopulorum
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Aquilegia scopulorum (Utah Columbine)
Aquilegia scopulorum, commonly known as Utah Columbine or Rock Columbine, is a captivating flowering plant found in specific regions of the United States. This page delves into its botanical characteristics, habitat, and other relevant information.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Aquilegia scopulorum Tidestr.
- Common Names: Utah Columbine, Rock Columbine
- Family: Not explicitly stated in the text.
- Genus: Aquilegia
Distribution and Habitat
Utah Columbine thrives in gravelly, subalpine areas of Utah. It's noted to be found in the Bryce region, suggesting a preference for specific environmental conditions.
Morphological Characteristics
- Flowers: Erect and often bi-colored, featuring sepals and petals of different colors. Each flower has 5 petals and 5 sepals, with the sepals extending outwards.
- Size: Described as a showy dwarf to medium-sized species, typically reaching 15-25 cm in height.
- Leaves: Bluish-green