aquilege
- noun
- /ˌækwɪˈliːdʒə/
- Specialized
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aguileña
- The delicate spurred flowers of the aquilege attract hummingbirds and bees alike.
Examples
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On our hike through the mountains, we found a rare species of aquilege in bloom.
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Many gardeners plant aquilege to add a splash of color to their spring borders.
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The aquilege blooms beautifully in the spring.
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I planted an aquilege in my garden last year.
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On our hike through the mountains, we found a rare species of aquilege in bloom.
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The delicate spurred flowers of the aquilege attract hummingbirds and bees alike.
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Many gardeners plant aquilege to add a splash of color to their spring borders.
Synonyms
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A garden plant with spurred, colorful flowers that often grows in mountains
A flowering plant with bright, showy flowers that have long spurs
Surface Forms
Etymology
Aquilege comes from the Latin aquila 'eagle' because the plant's flowers have long spurs that look like an eagle's claws. So, think of the English word eagle to remember this mountain plant with showy, spurred blooms.