Also called Granny's Bonnet, a perennial plant that is found inmeadows, woodlands, and at higher altitudes throughout the NorthernHemisphere, known for the spurred petals of their flowers.[from wikipedia]

The genus name Aquilegia is derived from the Latin word for eagle (aquila), because of the shape of the flower petals, which are said to resemble an eagle's claw. The common name "columbine" comes from the Latin for "dove", due to the resemblance of the inverted flower to five doves clustered together.[from wikipedia]