Aquilegia elegantula, June 16, 2020
Common & scientific name
Western red columbine, Aquilegia elegantula
Family
Buttercup, Ranunculaceae
Location
Difficult , 9,000’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
Nothing lights up a speckled woods like these dazzling red rockets. They are often found in large groups, and in the same location as fairy slippers. Look for both before they’re gone!