Wildflower of the valley
Columbine
Aquilegia pubiflora
- How easy to find
- Rare — you will see it only in some places
- Flower size
- Medium
- Family
- Ranunculaceae (Buttercup family)
- Type
- Herb
- Height
- 75 cm
- Flower colour
- red,blue
- Flowering
- June to August
About Columbine
Aquilegia pubiflora is a perennial herb of height 75 cm. It has soft pubescent hairs and leafy branched stem. Leaves are pinnately compound, glaucous beneath. Flowers are deep purple and solitary. Sepals and Petals are 5 in number. The specific name pubiflora refers to pubescent flowers. The genetic name Aquilegia refers the flowers in this genus resemble the claws of eagle.
Where to find it
- Along the trail from Govindghat to Ghangaria
Habitat
Mountain slopes and Meadows
What the name means
Aquilegia comes from Latin aquila (eagle), after the eagle-claw-shaped spurs; pubiflora means "having downy flowers".
More photos
A hidden treasure of the wilderness, Aquilegia Pubiflora captivates with elegance and rare coloration in highland regions. 
Discover the beauty of Aquilegia Pubiflora, a flower admired for its resilience and unique floral patterns in wild alpine meadows. 
A hidden treasure of the wilderness, Aquilegia Pubiflora captivates with elegance and rare coloration in highland regions. 
Aquilegia Pubiflora is a rare botanical gem flourishing in high-altitude terrains, drawing attention for its exotic shape and ecological… 
Aquilegia Pubiflora is a rare botanical gem flourishing in high-altitude terrains, drawing attention for its exotic shape and ecological… 
Often seen in serene landscapes, Aquilegia Pubiflora enchants with its delicate form and vibrant hues, beloved by nature enthusiasts and… 
A hidden treasure of the wilderness, Aquilegia Pubiflora captivates with elegance and rare coloration in highland regions. 
Aquilegia Pubiflora is a rare botanical gem flourishing in high-altitude terrains, drawing attention for its exotic shape and ecological…
