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royal knight's-spur

Scientific Name: Consolida regalis

Family: Ranunculaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Royal Knight's-spur (Consolida regalis)

Royal Knight's-spur, also known as Forking Larkspur, is a flowering plant with a rich history and ecological presence. It is also sometimes referred to as just Larkspur, Consolida, or Knight's-spur.

Considerations for Pets

  • All parts of the plant are poisonous.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Consolida regalis
  • Common Names: Royal Knight's-spur, Forking Larkspur, Larkspur, Consolida, Knight's-spur
  • Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
  • Synonym: Delphinium consolida

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Europe and southwest Asia.
  • Introduced in and around North America, often found as a contaminant in wheat crops.
  • Observed in Hungary.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Annual herb.
  • Height ranges from 20 to 50 cm.

Additional Information

  • Often found in chalky soil.
  • Attracts bees.