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foothill larkspur
Scientific Name: Delphinium hesperium ssp. hesperium
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Delphinium hesperium: Foothill Larkspur
Delphinium hesperium, commonly known as foothill larkspur, is a species of larkspur with other common names including western larkspur and coastal larkspur. This plant belongs to the buttercup family, the Ranunculaceae.
Considerations for Pets
- Some sources mention that Foothill Larkspur is poisonous to cattle.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Delphinium hesperium A. Gray
- Common Name(s): Foothill larkspur, Western larkspur, Coastal larkspur
- Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
- Synonym: USDA Symbol: DEHE
- Subspecies:
- Delphinium hesperium subsp. hesperium A. Gray
- Delphinium hesperium subsp. pallescens
Distribution and Habitat
- Foothill larkspur is native to California.
- It is often found in foothill and mountain rangelands.
Morphological Characteristics
- Foothill larkspur is described as a blue or occasionally white larkspur.
- It is a perennial forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
Ecology
- The text mentions that poisoning of cattle by larkspur is common on rangelands.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden is mentioned as a resource for garden tips and ideas.
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) is mentioned as a source of information on Delphinium hesperium subsp. pallescens.
- Discover Life has a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Delphinium hesperium.