Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
flavescens
ID:
541986

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Botany [Fortieth Parallel] : 10 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541318



Common Names

  • Yellow Columbine
  • Yellow Granny's Bonnet
  • Yellow Larkspur


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Synonyms

  • Aquilegia coerulea flavescens (S.Watson) G.Lawson [unknown]
  • Aquilegia canadensis aurea Roezl ex Regel [unknown]
  • Aquilegia canadensis depauperata (M.E.Jones) K.C.Davis [unknown]
  • Aquilegia canadensis flavescens (S.Watson) Brühl [unknown]
  • Aquilegia canadensis flavescens (S.Watson) Rapaics [unknown]
  • Aquilegia depauperata M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Aquilegia flavescens minor Tidestr. [unknown]
  • Aquilegia formosa flavescens (S.Watson) Hook.f. in Curtis [deprecated]
  • Aquilegia flavescens flavescens [unknown]
  • Aquilegia formosa flavescens (S.Watson) Hook.f. in Curtis [unknown]
  • Aquilegia flavescens miniana J.F.Macbr. & Payson [unknown]

Description

Aquilegia flavescens (also called Yellow Columbine, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with showy flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to North America and grows in moist meadows, woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Aquilegia flavescens is a popular garden plant, often used as a border or edging plant. Its bright flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds, and its foliage is attractive to deer and other wildlife. It is also used as a cut flower and in dried arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aquilegia flavescens is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aquilegia flavescens is a perennial herb that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant once established. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Aquilegia flavescens

Aquilegia flavescens is native to North America and can be found in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams and rivers.

Aquilegia flavescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aquilegia flavescens?

Aquilegia flavescens

What is the common name of Aquilegia flavescens?

Yellow Columbine

What type of plant is Aquilegia flavescens?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Aquilegia genus

Aquilegia alpina, Aquilegia amaliae, Aquilegia aragonensis, Aquilegia atrata, Aquilegia atrovinosa, Aquilegia atwoodii, Aquilegia aurea, Aquilegia baltistanica, Aquilegia baluchistanica, Aquilegia barbaricina, Aquilegia barnebyi, Aquilegia bernardi, Aquilegia bertolonii, Aquilegia blecicii, Aquilegia borodinii, Aquilegia brevistyla, Aquilegia buergeriana, Aquilegia caerulea, Aquilegia canadensis, Aquilegia cazorlensis, Aquilegia champagnatii, Aquilegia chaplinei, Aquilegia chitralensis, Aquilegia chrysantha, Aquilegia colchica, Aquilegia confusa, Aquilegia cottia, Aquilegia cymosa, Aquilegia desertorum, Aquilegia desolaticola, Aquilegia dichroa, Aquilegia dinarica, Aquilegia discolor, Aquilegia ecalcarata, Aquilegia einseleana, Aquilegia elegantula, Aquilegia euchroma, Aquilegia eximia, Aquilegia flabellata, Aquilegia flavescens, Aquilegia formosa, Aquilegia fosteri, Aquilegia fragrans, Aquilegia ganboldii, Aquilegia gegica, Aquilegia glandulosa, Aquilegia gracillima, Aquilegia grata, Aquilegia guarensis, Aquilegia hinckleyana,

Species in the Ranunculaceae family

Aconitum soyaense, Aconitum abietetorum, Aconitum acutiusculum, Aconitum ajanense, Aconitum alboflavidum, Aconitum alboviolaceum, Aconitum alpino-nepalense, Aconitum ambiguum, Aconitum amplexicaule, Aconitum angulatum, Aconitum angusticassidatum, Aconitum angustifolium, Aconitum anthora, Aconitum apetalum, Aconitum aquilonare, Aconitum artemisiifolium, Aconitum assamicum, Aconitum atlanticum, Aconitum austriacum, Aconitum austrokoreense, Aconitum axilliflorum, Aconitum azumiense, Aconitum baburinii, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum bailangense, Aconitum barbatum, Aconitum baumgartenianum, Aconitum berdaui, Aconitum bhedingense, Aconitum bicolor, Aconitum biflorum, Aconitum brachypodum, Aconitum bracteolatum, Aconitum brevicalcaratum, Aconitum brevilimbum, Aconitum brevipetalum, Aconitum brunneum, Aconitum bucovinense, Aconitum bujbense, Aconitum bulbilliferum, Aconitum bulleyanum, Aconitum burnatii, Aconitum calthifolium, Aconitum cammarum, Aconitum campylorrhynchum, Aconitum cannabifolium, Aconitum carmichaelii, Aconitum changianum, Aconitum charkeviczii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2644778: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.