Aquilegia pubescens Columbine (Ranunculaceae)

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Aquilegia pubescens
Columbine
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The Aquilegia pubescens plant species is found in Southwestern N. America. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Columbine.

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Latin Name:  Aquilegia pubescens
Common Name:  Columbine
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  Cov.

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:  0.45   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Rocky places and talus, 2700 - 3600 metres in California[71].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a well-drained friable sandy loam with leaf mold[1]. Intolerant of heavy clay[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]. This species hybridizes freely with A. formosa pauciflora in the wild[71]. 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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