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Pinoche Creek larkspur
Scientific Name: Delphinium gypsophilum ssp. gypsophilum
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Pinoche Creek Larkspur (Delphinium gypsophilum)
Delphinium gypsophilum, commonly known as Pinoche Creek larkspur or Gypsum-loving larkspur, is a species of larkspur found in specific regions.
Considerations for Pets
- The provided text mentions that Pinoche Creek larkspur is "Very Toxic." Please consult with a veterinarian if you suspect your pet has ingested this plant.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Delphinium gypsophilum
- Common Name: Pinoche Creek larkspur, Gypsum-loving larkspur
- Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms/Subspecies:
- Delphinium gypsophilum subsp. parviflorum
- Delphinium gypsophilum subsp. gypsophilum
Distribution and Habitat
- Delphinium gypsophilum is endemic to California.
- It grows in the valleys and foothills of California.
- The species name "gypsophilum" means "gypsum-loving," suggesting it thrives in gypsum-rich soils.
Morphology and Growth Habit
- It is described as a forb/herb, which is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It is described as a perennial herb.
Nomenclature
- The species was named and described by Ewan: Delphinium gypsophilum Ewan Nomencl. ref.: Univ. Colorado Stud., Ser. D ii. 189 (1945).
Ecology
- It is found in pine forests, although only at a low percentage (2%) compared to other plants in the same forest (Delphinium gracilentum).
Quirky Facts
- It shares the common name "larkspur" with other members of the Delphinium genus and the closely related genus Consolida.
- It may have arisen from hybridization events, as indicated by recombinant derivative status.
Further Resources
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- Plant database: Natives Ranunculaceae
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