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Clark Valley larkspur
Scientific Name: Delphinium geraniifolium
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Clark Valley Larkspur (Delphinium geraniifolium)
This page provides information about Delphinium geraniifolium, commonly known as Clark Valley larkspur.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Delphinium geraniifolium Rydb.
- Common Name: Clark Valley larkspur
- Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
- Synonym: Delphinium tenuisectum ssp. amplibracteatum (Woot.) Ewan.
- Alternative Scientific Name: Delphinium amplibracteatum Woot.
Distribution and Habitat
The text mentions its presence in Clark Valley and Colorado (CO932Colorado2010Clark Valley larkspurDelphiniumgeraniifoliumplantflower.).
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Delphinium geraniifolium is described as a forb/herb, which is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- Annual plants of this type exhibit vigorous development.
Traditional Uses
- The Hopi people used the Clark Valley Larkspur as an emetic in the Po-wa-mu ceremony.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Delphinium geraniifolium.
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