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yellow larkspur
Scientific Name: Delphinium luteum
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: CA (yellow larkspur)
Delphinium luteum: The Yellow Larkspur
Delphinium luteum, commonly known as the yellow larkspur, is an endangered perennial flowering plant.
Considerations for Pets
- Some texts mention the plant being encased in resin for jewelry, which could present a choking hazard if ingested by pets.
Considerations for Children
- Some texts mention the plant being encased in resin for jewelry, which could present a choking hazard if ingested by children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Delphinium luteum A. Heller
- Common Name: Yellow Larkspur
- Family: Buttercup (Ranunculaceae)
Distribution and Habitat
- Delphinium luteum is endemic to the rocky, foggy hillsides of coastal California, north of San Francisco.
Ecological Role
- The yellow larkspur is an endangered species. Habitat loss due to residential development, routine cattle grazing, and hybridization are contributing factors.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a perennial plant.
- The plant has yellow flowers.
- Grows to a size of H:12"-24"
- It has deciduous, green foliage.
Synonyms
- Delphinium semibarbatumen
- Consolida ambigua
- Yellow Corydalis
- Yellow Fumitory
- Pseudofumaria
- Hollowort
Genetic Information
- Research is being conducted on the genetic diversity and hybrid origin of Delphinium luteum.
Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Discover Life
- California Academy of Sciences
- CDFW BIOS GIS Dataset
- ResearchGate