Aquilegia flabellata
Aquilegia flabellata
Safety & Hazards
Although no records of toxicity have been seen for this species, it belongs to a family that contains a number of mildly toxic species. It is therefore wise to exercise some caution. The flowers are probably perfectly safe to eat.
Botanical Description
Aquilegia flabellata is a herbaceous, perennial plant producing a cluster of basal leaves with one or more flowering stems that can grow 20 - 50cm tall[ 200 Title The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. Publication Author Huxley. A. Publisher MacMillan Press Year 1992 ISBN 0-333-47494-5 Description Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food. It is often grown as an ornamental in gardens.