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Columbine Grown for its purple, white, or yellow flowers, the columbine prefers sunny locations in well-drained soils. The hardy perennial is colorful when not in bloom, as well; in autumn, its leaves turn rich colors. Common African Violet - The common African violet, a native of eastern Africa and not a violet at all, has been extensively cultivated for use as a houseplant. Numerous cultivars are available in a variety of colors, including red, pink, white, purple, and blue. Common Cultivated Onion The cultivated onion is an edible, summer-flowering, perennial bulb preferring sunny locations with well-drained soils. Cultivated onions grow to heights of 30 to 70 cm (12 to 28 in) and produce pink or white flowers. Common Dandelion The flower of the common dandelion, which belongs to the genus Crepis, is not a single flower but rather a composite made up of a large number of very small flowers. Although usually considered a troublesome weed, the dandelion’s leaves are edible if...