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Ranunculaceae

 19-Aquilegia canadensis

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There are many adaptations for different pollination mechanisms. When you see red flowers, think of bird pollination. These flowers of Aquilegia canadensis (wild columbine) are actinomorphic with 5 sepals and 5 petals.
Photo by K. R. Robertson at the Flower Show, U of I Agriculture Open House, 1994.
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