Ranunculaceae FAMILY

Aquilegia brevistyla

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 brevistyla is a herbaceous, perennial plant producing a cluster of basal leaves with one or more flowering stems that can grow 20 - 80cm tall. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and parasiticide. It is grown as an ornamental in gardens.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeNorthern N. America - Alaska, Yukon, Northwest Territories, British Colombia, Albera, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontaria; also in S. Dakota, Wyoming

HabitatOpen woods, meadows, shores, and rock outcrops; at elevations from 800 - 3,500 metres[ 43 Title Gray's Manual of Botany.Eighth Edition Publication Author Fernald. M. L. Publisher American Book Co.; New York Year 1950 ISBN 0442222505 Description A bit dated but a good and concise flora of the eastern part of N. America. , 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. ].