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unexpected larkspur
Scientific Name: Delphinium inopinum
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Unexpected Larkspur (Delphinium inopinum)
The Delphinium inopinum, also known as the Unexpected Larkspur, is a perennial herb native to California.
Considerations for Pets
- As a member of the Delphinium genus, it's important to research general larkspur properties and any potential interactions with pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Delphinium inopinum (Jeps.) F.H. Lewis & Epling
- Common Name: Unexpected Larkspur
- Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
- Synonyms: Jepson
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- This species is found in a few locations in Tulare County, California.
- It grows at elevations above 8000 feet.
Morphological Characteristics
- Delphinium inopinum is a perennial forb/herb.
- It is a dicot.
Related Species
- Other Delphinium species include:
- Delphinium alabamicum (Alabama Larkspur)
- Delphinium alpestre (Colorado Larkspur)
- Delphinium altissimum
- Delphinium andersonii (Anderson's larkspur)
- Delphinium hansenii (Hansen's Larkspur)
- Delphinium parryi (Parry's Larkspur)
- Delphinium andesicola (Chiricahua Mountain larkspur)
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Delphinium inopinum.
- CalPhotos provides images of Delphinium inopinum.
- Flora of North America includes information on Mohave larkspur, Apache larkspur, and Clary's larkspur.