Colorado Blue Columbine
The blue columbine is Colorado's state flower.
I was thrilled to find these growing at Crystal Reservoir. It's the first time I have ever seen this flower in person.
According to my field guide, the name "Columbine" comes from the Latin word colum, for "dove," referring to the flower petals resembling a group of birds in flight. This flower is an important nectar source for several hummingbird species in the state.
It's also a plant that's a protected species, so do not pick the flowers or transplant it from its wild habitat. Take a picture (or several) instead.
Those are just beautiful! I really enjoy Columbines, and they naturalize well too.
ReplyDeleteColumbines are such delicate beauties....I have always loved them. These are very pretty!
ReplyDeleteI never see blue columbine flowers in our mountains...they must have them all in CO.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty, great shots of a very immpresive flower!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful pictures.....
ReplyDeleteFantastic pictures of such a beautiful flower.
ReplyDeleteKathleen
Your pictures are incredible. Seeing this gorgeous flower, make me feel the life is full of beauty, and promises.
ReplyDeleteCaroline, the SockPixie
its so beautiful up there!
ReplyDeleteyour gonna come home right? ;)
I've been enjoying ALL your Colorado photos so much! Thanks for sharing, have continued safe travels!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing...those are almost as beautiful as the Texas Bluebonnet! :)
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