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Aguilegia (Columbine) Flower As A Flowering Plant Eugene, Oregon
Perennial herbs, with woody, erect stock, roots forming thick rhizomes. The basal leaves are compound, 1-3 ternate, blades 3-lobed -partite, and lobes lobulate and obtuse. The cauline leaves are similar to the basal ones, while the upper ones are bract like. [from wikipedia]
2015 Aquilegia 2021 Aquilegia Monster Columbine Flower (Aquilegia) Snake Raised Garden Bed Winky Red And White Columbine Flower
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2015 Aquilegia, Or The Columbine Flower, As A Form Of Plant, Eugene, Oregon

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]

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2021 Aquilegia, Or The Columbine Flower, As A Form Of Plant, Eugene, Oregon

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]

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Monster Columbine Flower (Aquilegia), As A Flowering Plant, Eugene, Oregon

A monster is a type of fictional creature found in horror, fantasy, science fiction, folklore, mythology and religion. Monsters are very often depicted as dangerous and aggressive with a strange, grotesque appearance that causes terror and fear.[from wikipedia]

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Snake Raised Garden Bed, Aguilegia (Columbine) Flower, As A Flowering Plant, Eugene, Oregon

The snake raised garden bed ran long our back fence.

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Winky Red And White Columbine Flower, Aguilegia Caerulea, As A Flowering Plant, Eugene, Oregon

Blooms for a long period in early spring, producing showy flowers in contrasting shades of red and white. Easy-to-grow plant will gently self sow. Excellent choice for mixed borders, cutting gardens and woodland settings. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.[form monrovia]


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