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| | Colorado's Revered Rocky Mountain Columbine |
 | | After being adopted as the official Colorado state flower in 1899, it was declared that all Colorado citizens protect this rare, delicate species of the columbine. |
 | | On May 8, 1915, it was adopted as the official Colorado state song, and still lives on in the hearts of the citizens of Colorado today. |
 | | Their dainty, nodding flowers vary in size from one to three inches across, with blossoms ranging in color from exquisite pastels to deeper colors such as purple, yellow, orange, and red. |
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