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pine forest larkspur
Scientific Name: Delphinium gracilentum
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Delphinium gracilentum - Pine Forest Larkspur
Delphinium gracilentum, commonly known as Pine Forest Larkspur, is a species of larkspur endemic to California.
Considerations for Pets
- Larkspurs are noted as a primary cause of plant poisoning in cattle.
Common Names
- Pine Forest Larkspur
- Meadow Larkspur
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Delphinium gracilentum Greene
- Family: Ranunculaceae
Distribution and Habitat
- Endemic to California.
- Found in various habitats, including central oak woodland, yellow pine forests, open ponderosa pine forests, red fir forests, lodgepole forests, and subalpine forests.
- Specific locations mentioned include Hetch Hetchy Valley in Yosemite National Park, Tuolumne County, and the Sierra Nevada.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is described as a forb/herb, which is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
Ecological Role
- It grows in areas also inhabited by sagebrush.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- It is very palatable to cattle.
Further Information
- California Academy of Sciences
- CalPhotos Photo Database
- U.S. Forest Service
- Dave's Garden
- Crossword Solver