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Aquilegia canadensis

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

red columbine

Diagnostic characters

Planting unit

True seedTrue seed:
A mature fertilized ovule consisting of an embryo, with or without and external food reserve (e.g., endosperm) enclosed by the testa.

Shape

ObovateObovate:
Inverted egg shaped with apical end the broadest.
 (irregular) to moderate D-shaped

Size

  • Length: 2–2.3 mm
  • Width: 0.9–1.3 mm
  • Thickness: 0.7–0.9 mm

Color

Black

Texture

Smooth to finely granularGranular:
Resembling or consisting of small grains or particles.

Other structures

Distinct ribs

Identification notes

HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
 on somewhat pointed base.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Ranunculaceae

Valid name

Aquilegia canadensis L.

Synonyms

Aquilegia australis Small
Aquilegia canadensis L. var. australis (Small) Munz
Aquilegia canadensis L. var. coccinea (Small) Munz
Aquilegia canadensis L. var. eminens (Greene) B. Boivin
Aquilegia canadensis L. var. hybrida Hook.
Aquilegia canadensis L. var. latiuscula (Greene) Munz
Aquilegia coccinea Small
Aquilegia latiuscula Greene
Aquilegia phoenicantha Cory

Aquilegia canadensis.  Hilum on a somewhat pointed base.
Aquilegia canadensis. Hilum on a somewhat pointed base.
Aquilegia canadensis. Seeds with distinct ribs.
Aquilegia canadensis. Seeds with distinct ribs.