Peggy C's photos with the keyword: Aquilegia

is in the eye of the beholder .. an Eagle .. a Dove .. Red Columbine (Aquilegia) .. The genus name Aquilegia is derived from the Latin word for eagle (aquila), because the shape of the flower petals, which are said to resemble an eagle's claw. The common name "columbine" comes from the Latin for "dove", due to the resemblance of the inverted flower to five doves clustered together. - from Wikipedia -- 1 note .. upper Left NotMyGarden .. Down the Road .. A gentleman gardener .. Plants wonderful things for us to see .. © All Rights Reserved -- EXPLORE --