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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/1-5053/12-72037. Accessed 04 Nov. 2024.
Specimen Information
There are 90 specimens of this Species.
57420 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Porcupine Hills
Date Collected1971-07-31
8762 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park, Wilcox Peak
Date Collected1939-07-12
69850 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park, Geraldine Lakes
Date Collected1939-07-27
116916 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Mount Robson Provincial Park, Mount Robson
Date Collected1971-07-26
54438 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Mount Robson Provincial Park, Mount Robson
Date Collected1971-07-26
43817 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Trail
Date Collected1964-08-04
70849 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Yoho National Park
Date Collected1942-07-10
70848 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Yoho National Park, Emerald Lake
Date Collected1946-08-02
99320 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Colorado, Montezuma County, Mesa Verde
Date Collected1989-07-17
91715 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Utah, Wasatch County
Date Collected1985-07-24
93090 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Montana, Gallatin County, Hyalite Peak
Date Collected1988-07-23
93185 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Arizona, Coconino County, Schultz Pass
Date Collected1988-07-05
92393 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Montana, Gallatin County, Sacajawea Peak
Date Collected1986-08-06
70840 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Oregon, Wallowa County, Wallowa Lake
Date Collected1939-06-01
129975 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, Highwood Pass
Date Collected1967-07-18
129976 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Mount Livingstone Natural Area
Date Collected1981-07-10
129977 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Plateau Mountain Ecological Reserve
Date Collected1981-07-19
129978 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Whitehorse Wildland Park, Cardinal Divide
Date Collected1982-07-28
128966 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Todhunter Creek
Date Collected1983-07-14
128967 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Sparwood
Date Collected1980-06-12
128968 - Aquilegia flavescens S. Wats.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameyellow columbine
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Mount Michael
Date Collected1980-07-13