Species of flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae
Aquilegia borodinii is a perennial flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae, native to Siberia and Mongolia.[1]
Description
Aquilegia borodinii is a perennial herb growing to 15–40 cm (6–16 in) tall. It has green, ternate basal leaves and kidney-shaped leaflets with wavy teeth along the edge. The stems have short hairs. The flowers are whitish blue and 2–4 cm (0.8–1.6 in) long, with thin nectar spurs measuring 1.5 cm (0.6 in) in length.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Aquilegia borodinii is native to southern Siberia (Altai Republic, Buryatia, Krasnoyarsk, and Tuva[3]) and northern Mongolia (Bayan-Ölgii and Bulgan provinces).[4] It inhabits scree and rocky areas at altitudes of 1,600–2,500 m (5,200–8,200 ft).[5][2]
Conservation
As of December 2024[update], the species has not been assessed for the IUCN Red List.[6]
Ecology
Aquilegia borodinii blooms in summer.[2]
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