Columbine

Scientific Name: Aquilegia canadensis

Date Collected: April 21, 2011

Location: Home Depot Flower Center

Nativity: Many parts of northern and Central America and Europe

Habitat: Partial shade, well-drained soil, woodland wildflower

Clade: Vascular, Dicot

Special Notes: There is supposedly a resemblance of this plant that five doves are nestled together, part of the reason of why it's name is from the Latin word "Columba" meaning dove.  It was also said that Native Americans would rub the crushed seeds in their palms as a love charm.

Resources:

• http://landscaping.about.com/od/perennialflowers/p/columbine_plant.htm
• http://www.ehow.com/about_6699734_columbine-plant.html
• http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=AQCA