Ranunculaceae FAMILY

Aquilegia canadensis

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 canadensis is a herbaceous, perennial plant producing a cluster of basal leaves with one or more flowering stems that can grow 15 - 90cm 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, food and source of materials. It is often grown as an ornamental in gardens.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeN. America - Saskatchewan to Maine, south to Texas, Alabama and northern Florida

HabitatRocky, wooded or open slopes and sometimes in swamps[ 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. ]. Shaded or open woods, often around cliffs, rock outcrops, and forest edge, sometimes in swamps; at elevations from sea level to 1,600 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. ].