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Alabama larkspur
Scientific Name: Delphinium alabamicum
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Delphinium alabamicum - Alabama Larkspur
Today's plant is a rare native species recognized in celebration of Endangered Species Day.
Scientific Name and Common Name
- Scientific Name: Delphinium alabamicum Kral
- Common Name: Alabama Larkspur
- Synonym: Delphinium carolinianum ssp. calciphilum (Glade Larkspur)
Family
- Ranunculaceae
Distribution and Habitat
- Alabama Larkspur is found in hardwood forests over limestone.
- Historically reported from Georgia, specifically the Rockmart area, though that site was likely destroyed.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a perennial herb.
- Flowers are blue or purple and arranged in a raceme.