オダマキ属（オダマキぞく）は、キンポウゲ科の属の一つ。ラテン名のアキレギアやアクイレギア（Aquilegia）ということもある。本属の植物の総称がオダマキ（苧環）である。苧環は元来は機織りの際にカラムシ（苧）やアサ（麻）の糸をまいたもののことで、花の形からの連想である。
Aquilegia (common names: granny's bonnet or columbine) is a genus of about 60-70 species of perennial plants that are found in meadows, woodlands, and at higher altitudes throughout the Northern Hemisphere, known for the spurred petals of their flowers.
Columbine is a hardy perennial, which propagates by seed. It will grow to a height of 15 to 20 inches. It will grow in full sun; however, it prefers growing in partial shade and well drained soil, and is able to tolerate average soils and dry soil conditions. Columbine is rated at hardiness zone 3 in the USA so does not require mulching or protection in the winter