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Species Details
Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
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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/1-5053/12-65729. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
Specimen Information
There are 90 specimens of this Species.
112771 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, Storm Creek
Date Collected1973-07-18
112940 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Cadomin
Date Collected1987-06-08
114746 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Lundbreck Falls
Date Collected1999-07-04
113317 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Cadomin
Date Collected1986-07-31
25090 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Persimmon Range
Date Collected1965-07-22
118303 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Thompson Creek Provincial Recreation Area
Date Collected2007-06-20
118776 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, RB Miller Biological Station
Date Collected1967-06-09
39141 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, North Kootenay Mountain
Date Collected1971-07-15
85638 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Rainy Ridge
Date Collected1977-07-01
85531 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Bovin Lake
Date Collected1977-06-22
79261 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Whiteman Creek
Date Collected1977-07-22
45446 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park, Vine Creek
Date Collected1970-06-23
90179 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Barrier Lake Station
Date Collected1974-06-27
70850 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Banff National Park, Mount Rundle
Date Collected1899-07-05
72468 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, RB Miller Biological Station
Date Collected1966-06-28
49254 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park, Trapper Creek
Date Collected1968-08-09
41048 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park, Cabin Lake
Date Collected1966-06-24
41047 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Banff National Park
Date Collected1966-07-20
41699 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park, Jacques Pass
Date Collected1965-08-06
26140 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park, Cobblestone Creek
Date Collected1965-08-14
27136 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Pyriform Mountain
Date Collected1969-08-09