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Search Term(s): Aquilegia canadensis (1 record found)
Search Term(s): Aquilegia canadensis (1 record found)
RANUNCULACEAE
Buttercup Family
Buttercup Family
Aquilegia canadensis (wild columbine)
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Aquilegia: eagle, eagles claw; canadensis: of or from Canada and North America
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
May
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain
County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☐ Sussex
Habitat
Thin canopy woodlands and edges, on both rich-mesic soils and dry-to-moist sandy loams
State Status
Rare
Piedmont Status
Rare
Coastal Plain Status
Rare
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern
North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
8
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Flowers visited by Ruby-Throated Hummingbird.
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Piedmont)Tuliptree Rich Wood (Coastal Plain)
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