aquilegia
any plant belonging to the genus Aquilegia, of the buttercup family, comprising the columbines.
Origin of aquilegia
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How to use aquilegia in a sentence
aquilegia, or Columbine, all colours; one to two and one-half feet; tenth of May to first week in June.
A Woman's Hardy Garden | Helena Rutherfurd ElyNow, let me see—aquilegia, Dianthus barbatus, Dicentra spectabilis—gracious!
The Librarian at Play | Edmund Lester PearsonVarious forms of columbine (aquilegia) and meadow rue (Thalictrum) should also be remembered.
Unknown Mexico, Volume 1 (of 2) | Carl LumholtzSince the introduction of the long-spurred hybrid varieties the aquilegia has become exceedingly popular.
The Culture of Vegetables and Flowers From Seeds and Roots, 16th Edition | Sutton and Sonsaquilegia seed will germinate now in the open ground, and the plants need no protection during winter.
The Culture of Vegetables and Flowers From Seeds and Roots, 16th Edition | Sutton and Sons
British Dictionary definitions for aquilegia
/ (ˌækwɪˈliːdʒɪə) /
another name for columbine 1
Origin of aquilegia
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