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Aquilegia

Aquilegia

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A garden plant with delicate flowers that have long spurs
  • noun
  • /ˌækwɪˈliːdʒə/
  • Specialized
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  • Botanists are studying the genetic diversity within the Aquilegia genus.
  • columbine (Aquilegia)

Examples

  • Several species of Aquilegia are popular in ornamental gardens for their delicate flowers.

  • The vibrant blue flowers of Aquilegia can often be seen in woodland areas.

  • The Aquilegia blooms beautifully in the spring.

  • Do you like the Aquilegia in my garden?

  • The Aquilegia plant produces beautiful, spurred flowers that attract many pollinators.

  • In spring, my garden bursts into color with various Aquilegia species blooming.

  • The Aquilegia flowers are often admired for their unique shapes and vibrant hues.

Compounds

Aquilegia caerulea
  • Specialized
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A mountain wildflower with blue and white flowers with long spurs that grows in the Rocky Mountains

Aquilegia canadensis
  • Specialized
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A wildflower from eastern North America with red and yellow flowers that have long spurs

Aquilegia scopulorum calcarea
  • Specialized
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A flower from the Rocky Mountains with blue blooms that have long tail-like parts

Aquilegia vulgaris
  • UK
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A garden plant with short-spurred flowers in many colors

Surface Forms

Aquilegia singular
Aquilegias plural

Etymology

Aquilegia comes from the Latin word aquila, which means 'eagle', because the flower's long, pointed petals look a bit like an eagle's claw. So, thinking of an 'eagle' can help you remember this garden plant with spurred, columbine-like flowers.