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thinpetal larkspur

Scientific Name: Delphinium lineapetalum

Family: Ranunculaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Thinpetal Larkspur

The text discusses several larkspur species, primarily focusing on Delphinium lineapetalum, commonly known as Thin-petal Larkspur.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that larkspur (Delphinium spp.) can be toxic to cattle.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions that larkspur (Delphinium spp.) can be toxic.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Delphinium lineapetalum
  • Common Names: Thin-petal Larkspur, Thinpetal Larkspur
  • Synonym: Delphinium nuttallianum var. lineapetalum (Ewan)
  • The text also mentions other Delphinium species such as Delphinium menziesii ssp. menziesii, Delphinium nuttallianum, Delphinium barbeyi, Delphinium virescens, and Delphinium patens.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Delphinium lineapetalum is endemic to central Washington.
  • It has been observed near Camas Meadows, WA, and in Chelan County, WA, near Dryden, WA.
  • The text mentions observations along the Iron Creek Trail #1351 in the Wenatchee National Forest.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The flowers of Thin-petal Larkspur have thin petals, ranging in color from pale blue to white, and are prominently lined with purplish-black.
  • The petals are described as being about as long to twice as long as the top sepal, with a small blade.
  • Other larkspur species mentioned have variable flower colors, including white, pale blue with blue-violet or pink tips, and purple.
  • Leaves are described as large, green, alternate, and divided several times into thin, pointed lobes, or as very thin, dark green, alternate, and round but deeply cut like fingers on a hand.
  • The sepals are described as petal-like.
  • The roots can be rather thin and woody, thick and fleshy, or intermediate.
  • The plant features long, gland-tipped hairs.

Quirky Facts

  • Larkspur petals are sometimes used as wedding confetti.
  • Different colors of larkspur have different meanings. Pink larkspur means something specific, but the text doesn't specify the meaning.
  • The flower stems of Royal Larkspur can be so thin that the blooms may seem to float in the air.

Additional Information

  • The text refers to Mark Turner as a photographer of Thin Petal Larkspur in Chelan Co.
  • The text also mentions "Plant Taxonomy Photo Pool".