There are 70
species of columbines in the world and about 1/3 are native to North America.
The common name "columbine" comes from the Latin for
"dove", due to the resemblance of the inverted flower to five doves
clustered together. It is said that the Native Americans of this region used
the Columbine as a herbal remedy. They would treat ailments from fever to heart
tension and even poison ivy pain with Columbine-infused tea.
http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/symbol/colorado/state-flower/rocky-mountain-columbine
http://www.mountainreservations.com/blog/post/fun-facts-about-the-colorado-state-flower-the-columbine
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