Ranunculaceae FAMILY

Aquilegia shockleyi

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 shockleyi is a herbaceous, perennial plant producing a cluster of basal leaves with one or more flowering stems that can grow 40 - 100cm 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 food. It is sometimes grown as an ornamental.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeSouth-western N. America - California and Nevada

HabitatMoist places in dry woodlands and shrublands; at elevations from 1,200 - 2,700 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. ].