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Chiricahua Mountain larkspur

Scientific Name: Delphinium andesicola

Family: Ranunculaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Chiricahua Mountain Larkspur (Delphinium andesicola)

The Chiricahua Mountain Larkspur, scientifically known as Delphinium andesicola, is a captivating wildflower found in specific regions of the southwestern United States and Mexico.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Delphinium andesicola Ewan
  • Common Name: Chiricahua Mountain Larkspur
  • Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
  • Synonyms: Delphinium andesicola subsp. amplum (Ewan ex Kearney & Peebles) Ewan

Distribution and Habitat

  • The Chiricahua Mountain Larkspur is found in the Chiricahua Mountains of southeastern Arizona.
  • It has also been observed in the Sierra de los Ajos, near Cananea, Sonora, Mexico.
  • It appears to prefer higher elevations, with one observation recorded at 6800 feet.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is classified as a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
  • The plant is a perennial, indicating that it lives for more than two years.

Additional Information

  • The common name "Larkspur" is also used for plants in the closely related genus Consolida.

Further Resources

  • Dave's Garden offers a community where gardeners share tips and ideas.
  • Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Delphinium andesicola.