Aquilegia elegantula, May 31, 2022
A. elegantula, Halfmoon Lakes trail, 10,600’, June 18, 2022
Common & scientific name
Western red columbine, Aquilegia elegantula
Family
Buttercup, Ranunculaceae
Location
Difficult Trail , 8,200’
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 in early summer before they’re gone!