Status:
valid
Authors:
J.R.Drumm. & Hutch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1920: 158 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001129903
Common Names
- Tufted Columbine
- Paraquilegia Caespitosa
- Caespitosa Paraquilegia
Description
Paraquilegia caespitosa (also called Tufted Columbine, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It typically grows in moist, grassy areas, such as meadows, pastures, and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Paraquilegia caespitosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paraquilegia caespitosa has white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Where to Find Paraquilegia caespitosa
Paraquilegia caespitosa can be found in the United States, from Texas to Florida.
Species in the Paraquilegia genus
Species in the Ranunculaceae family
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Aconitum ajanense,
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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,