Aquilegia with dew drops #4
by Michael Goyberg
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Aquilegia with dew drops #4
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Michael Goyberg
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The genus name Aquilegia is derived from the Latin word for eagle (aquila), because the shape of the flower petals, which are said to resemble an eagle's claw.
"Columbine" is derived from the Latin word for pigeon (columba). Another old-fashioned name for this cottage garden plant is "Granny's Bonnet" as the shape of the bloom resembles the mob caps old women used to wear.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aquilegia
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May 24th, 2012
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