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Fan Columbine (Aquilegia flabellata)

Description

Aquilegia flabellata, common name Fan Columbine or Dwarf Columbine, is a species of flowering perennial plant in the genus Aquilegia (columbine), of the family Ranunculaceae.Aquilegia flabellata grows to 20-30 centimetres (7.9-11.8 in). in height. It has slightly glaucous, divided leaves. In early summer, it produces pale blue, violet-blue or lavender flowers, about 3 centimetres (1.2 in) in width, with creamy-white petals.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum: Magnoliophyta

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Ranunculales

            • Family: Ranunculaceae

              • Genus: Aquilegia