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Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis), a perennial forb native to eastern North America, is widely distributed across a range of habitats from Alabama and Arkansas to Ontario and Quebec, and as far south as Texas and Florida. Columbine (Latin: Aquilegia canadensis) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Columbine is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Columbine is a member native to ALA, ARK, CNT, DEL, FLA, and GEO. Columbine thrives in partial sun to full sun and prefers moist, well-draining soil that is light (sandy) or medium.
Columbine grows best in USDA zone 4-10, full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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