Colorado Columbine
by Scott Pellegrin
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Colorado Columbine
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Scott Pellegrin
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Colorado's state flower, the white and lavender columbine (Aquilegia caerulea) is commonly known as the Rocky Mountain columbine. Its journey to become the Colorado state flower began near the end of the 19th century in 1891 when Colorado school children voted the Rocky Mountain columbine their favorite flower.
The Rocky Mountain columbine is a beautiful endemic flower threatened by collectors who want it for their rock gardens. A law was enacted in 1925 to protect this rare & delicate flower. The Colorado General Assembly wisely made it illegal to uproot the flower on public lands and the gathering of blossoms and buds is limited. It may not be picked at all on private land without the consent of the landowner.
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July 31st, 2015
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