Yama-odamaki
Aquilegia buergeriana

Family: Ranunculaceae

What it is like

A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 60 cm tall.

There are about 80 Aquilegia species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It can grow in a range of soils. It is best in moist soil. It can grow in light shade. It suits hardiness zone 7.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Japan, Tasmania

How it is used for food

The flowers are sweet and are eaten or sucked for their nectar. The leaves are also eaten cooked. Caution: The seeds and roots are poisonous. They have a heart toxin.

Edible parts

Flowers, leaves, nectar

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds. They can be transplanted. Plants can also be grown by division.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Aquilegia atropurpurea Miq. [Illegitimate];