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common columbine

Aquilegia vulgaris

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Ranunculales ›Family: Ranunculaceae ›Genus: Aquilegia

About

Aquilegia vulgaris (European columbine, common columbine, granny's nightcap, granny's bonnet) is a species of columbine native to Europe. It is a flowering herbaceous perennial plant growing to 1.2 m tall, with branched, thinly hairy stems. The leaves are biternate; each leaf has three groups of three leaflets. The flowers, in various shades of purple, blue, pink and white, are pendent or horizontal with hooked spurs, and appear in early summer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of common columbine?
The scientific name of common columbine is Aquilegia vulgaris.
What is the conservation status of common columbine?
The common columbine has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What kingdom does common columbine belong to?
common columbine belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does common columbine belong to?
common columbine belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does common columbine belong to?
common columbine belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does common columbine belong to?
common columbine belongs to the order Ranunculales.
What family does common columbine belong to?
common columbine belongs to the family Ranunculaceae.
What genus does common columbine belong to?
common columbine belongs to the genus Aquilegia.