Aquilegia flavescens

Aquilegia flavescens, known as yellow columbine, is a perennial forb found in the wild across western North America, from Alberta to Wyoming. This plant thrives in moist, light soil and can tolerate partial sun to full shade. It grows up to 0.8 meters tall and is native to regions including British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The flowers of this species are edible, adding a delicate flavor to salads or other culinary applications. Its distinctive yellow blooms with red spurs make it an ornamental addition to gardens while also serving as a valuable food source in its native range.