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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.