Aquilegia buergeriana
Aquilegia buergeriana
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 buergeriana is a herbaceous, perennial plant producing a cluster of basal leaves with one or more flowering stems that can grow 30 - 60cm 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 use as a food and a parasiticide. It is sometimes grown as an ornamental.