Aquilegia flabellata (Ranunculaceae)

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Aquilegia flabellata
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The Aquilegia flabellata plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Aquilegia flabellata
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  Sieb.&Zucc.

Known Hazards:  Although no records of toxicity have been seen for this species, it belongs to a family that contains a number of mildly toxic species. It is therefore wise to exercise some caution. The flowers are probably perfectly safe to eat.

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.2

Habitat:  Scrub in the alpine regions of C. and N. Japan.

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in ordinary garden soil, preferring a moist but not wet soil and a sunny position[1]. Intolerant of heavy clay[200]. Hardy to about -20°c[187]. The name of this species is based on the cultivated form, the true wild form is A. flabellata pumila. Kudo. There are some named varieties selected for their ornamental value[200]. Most species are short-lived, dying out after 2 - 3 years, though they usually produce seed prolifically[200]. However, they are very apt to hybridize with other members of the genus and so it becomes difficult to keep a species true to type if more than one is grown in the garden[200]. Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[233]. A greedy plant, inhibiting the growth of nearby plants, especially legumes[54].

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