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Olympic larkspur

Scientific Name: Delphinium glareosum

Family: Ranunculaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Olympic Larkspur (Delphinium glareosum)

The Olympic Larkspur, scientifically known as Delphinium glareosum, is a beautiful wildflower found primarily in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.

Common Names

  • Olympic Larkspur
  • Rockslide Larkspur
  • Olympic Mountain Larkspur

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Delphinium glareosum Greene
  • Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
  • Synonyms:
    • Delphinium caprorum Ewan

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in the Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington.
  • Ranges from Chelan County to Yakima County, Washington.
  • Also found in the Olympic Mountains and along the road to Obstruction Point in Olympic National Park, Washington.
  • Can inhabit elevations of 6,200 feet or higher in the central part of its range.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Blooms with deep blue flowers.
  • Growth habit: Forb/herb.
  • Duration: Perennial.

Further Information

  • USDA Plants Database
  • CalPhotos
  • Oregon Flora Project Atlas
  • E-Flora BC
  • Discover Life