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hairy knight's-spur
Scientific Name: Consolida pubescens
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Consolida pubescens (Hairy Knight's-spur)
Consolida pubescens, commonly known as hairy knight's-spur, is an annual forb/herb belonging to the Buttercup Family (Ranunculaceae).
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Consolida pubescens (DC.) So
- Common Names: Hairy knight's-spur, knight's-spur, consolida, larkspur
- Synonyms: Consolida mauritanica var. pubescens (DC.) Webb, Consolida loscosii (Costa) Holub
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that the plant is commonly found in gardens, increasing the potential for exposure to pets.
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions that the plant is commonly found in gardens, increasing the potential for exposure to children.
Distribution and Habitat
- Consolida pubescens is native to southwestern Europe and northwestern Africa.
- It has been introduced in North America.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is described as a tall, hairy plant.
- The stem is erect and branched at the top, with the lower part being glabrous (smooth) and the upper part hairy.
- Flowers are often borne in spires.
Ecological Role
- The plant is rejected by grazing animals, whether as hay or green forage.
Related Species
- Consolida tenuissima (Long Knight's-spur)
- Consolida ajacis (Doubtful Knight's-spur/Rocket Larkspur)
- Consolida regalis (Royal Knight's-spur)
- Consolida anthoroidea