Aquilegia formosa var. formosa
Western Columbine, Scarlet Columbine
Other regional names: Sitka Columbine
- Sitka Columbine
Also known as: Aquilegia canadensis Hook. +2 more
- Aquilegia canadensis Hook.
- Aquilegia formosa subsp. formosa
- Aquilegia formosa subsp. vera Brühl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Ranunculaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Aquilegia formosa var. formosa (commonly known as Western Columbine or Scarlet Columbine) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. Found natively in North America, this variety is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Aquilegia formosa, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Subarctic America, Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Yukon
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Romania
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