The Canadian Columbine.
Aquilegia canadensis, Willd. Sp. Pl. vol. ii. p. 1247. Pursh, Fl. Amer. Sept. vol. ii. p. 372.—Polyandria Pentagynia, Linn. Ranunculaceæ, Juss.
This species, which has the flowers of a bright red mixed with yellow, and is characterised by having the horns of the nectaries or petals straight, grows in the crevices of rocks, and in dry places near rivulets.