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Species Details
Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium Read more about this collection »
LeavesBasal, compound, twice 3-parted, 8-30 cm long; leaflets 14 to 42 mm long, deeply lobed, hairy; few stem leaves
FlowersInflorescence a cyme; flowers radially symmetric, nodding; sepals 5, yellow or tinged pink, elliptic-lance-shaped to oblong, 12-22 mm long, 4-10 mm wide; petals 5, spurred; spurs yellow, tips incurved, 10-18 mm long, tout, blades cream coloured, oblong, 7-10 mm long, 4-8 mm wide; stamens numerous; pistils 5, ovaries superior
Fruits and SeedsFollicles, hairy, 18-27 mm long; beak 8-10 mm long
Scientific Name
Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
Common Name
yellow columbine
General Description
Perennial herb, woody stem; stems erect, 20-70 cm tall
Leaves
Basal, compound, twice 3-parted, 8-30 cm long; leaflets 14 to 42 mm long, deeply lobed, hairy; few stem leaves
Flowers
Inflorescence a cyme; flowers radially symmetric, nodding; sepals 5, yellow or tinged pink, elliptic-lance-shaped to oblong, 12-22 mm long, 4-10 mm wide; petals 5, spurred; spurs yellow, tips incurved, 10-18 mm long, tout,…
Inflorescence a cyme; flowers radially symmetric, nodding; sepals 5, yellow or tinged pink, elliptic-lance-shaped to oblong, 12-22 mm long, 4-10 mm wide; petals 5, spurred; spurs yellow, tips incurved, 10-18 mm long, tout, blades cream coloured, oblong, 7-10 mm long, 4-8 mm wide; stamens numerous; pistils 5, ovaries superior
Fruits and Seeds
Follicles, hairy, 18-27 mm long; beak 8-10 mm long
Phenology
Flowers from June to July
Notes
Ethno-botanical uses:
The young leaves can be used as an addition to salads, or can be steamed to taste like snow peas. The flowers can also make a good trail snack.
Range/Distribution
Alberta: The Rocky Mountains
CAN (BC); USA (AK, CO, ID, MT, OR, UT, WA, WY)
Citation
Page Citation for Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
Page Citation
"Species Details - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats., University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/1-5053/12-106225. Accessed 06 Sep. 2024.
Specimen Information
There are 90 specimens of this Species.
8770 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Grizzly Creek
Date Collected1958-07-18
44626 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Whitehorse Wildland Park, Cardinal Divide
Date Collected1973-07-07
54803 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park, The Whistlers
Date Collected1970-07-03
54705 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Banff National Park
Date Collected1971-07-12
45631 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Twin Lakes
Date Collected1969-07-16
45632 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Oil Basin
Date Collected1969-07-30
45630 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Mount Richards
Date Collected1970-06-24
91094 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park, Buck Lake
Date Collected1967-07-18
45633 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Crypt Lake
Date Collected1970-07-23
45634 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Ruby Lake
Date Collected1969-07-31
38166 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Prospect Creek
Date Collected1971-07-08
28387 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Cadomin
Date Collected1968-08-13
91552 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Whitehorse Wildland Park, Cardinal Divide
Date Collected1985-08-14
8764 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Banff National Park, Banff
Date Collected1947-07-07
69853 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Banff National Park, Lake Louise
Date Collected1940-07-24
69851 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park, Honeymoon Lake
Date Collected1949-08-03
8763 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Cadomin
Date Collected1953-08-02
8768 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Coleman
Date Collected1950-08-30
8772 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Banff National Park, Mount Inglismaldie
Date Collected1916-07-18
69854 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Banff National Park, Sulphur Mountain
Date Collected1931-07-11
8773 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Carbondale River
Date Collected1944-07-01