Ranunculaceae FAMILY

Aquilegia flavescens

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

2/5

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 flavescens is a herbaceous, perennial plant producing a cluster of basal leaves with one or more flowering stems that can grow 20 - 70cm tall[ 270 Title Flora of N. America Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/fna/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An on-line version of the flora with an excellent description of the plant including a brief mention of plant uses. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and a food. It is often grown as an ornamental in gardens.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeWestern N. America - British Columbia and Alberta, south to Colorado and Utah.

HabitatMoist mountain meadows and alpine slopes; at elevations from 1,300 - 3,500 metres[ 270 Title Flora of N. America Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/fna/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An on-line version of the flora with an excellent description of the plant including a brief mention of plant uses. ].