Aquilegia formosa truncata Columbine (Ranunculaceae)

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Aquilegia formosa truncata
Columbine
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The Aquilegia formosa truncata plant species is found in Southwestern N. America. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Columbine. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. eximia. Van Houtte. ex Planch. A. tracyi.

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Latin Name:  Aquilegia formosa truncata
Common Name:  Columbine
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  (Fisch.&C.A.Mey.)Bak.

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:  0.9   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Springy places, often on serpentine, below 1800 metres in California[71].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in ordinary garden soil, preferring a moist but not wet soil and a sunny position[1]. Intolerant of heavy clay[200]. A very ornamental plant[1], it is hardy to about -15°c[187]. 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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