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Menzies' larkspur

Scientific Name: Delphinium menziesii

Family: Ranunculaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Menzies' Larkspur (Delphinium menziesii)

Menzies' Larkspur, scientifically known as Delphinium menziesii, is a perennial herb found in western North America. It's known for its beautiful flowers and is a member of the Buttercup family.

Considerations for Pets

  • All parts of the Delphinium menziesii plant are considered toxic.

Considerations for Children

  • All parts of the Delphinium menziesii plant are considered toxic.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Delphinium menziesii DC.
  • Common Names: Menzies' Larkspur, Puget Sound Larkspur, Cliff Larkspur, Coastal Larkspur
  • Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
  • Subspecies: Delphinium menziesii DC. subsp. menziesii

Distribution and Habitat

  • Menzies' Larkspur is native to western North America.
  • Specific locations mentioned include:
    • Western Cascade Mountains of Oregon (near Moon Point, south of Oakridge)
    • Peden Bluffs meadows
    • Baker Preserve, Lummi Island, near Bellingham, WA
    • West Eugene Wetlands in Oregon
    • Josephine County, OR (Rough and Ready Botanical Wayside)
    • Cone Peak, Cascade Mounts, Oregon
  • It is often found in grassy plains.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Perennial herb growing from tuberous, clustered roots.
  • Stems are spreading and typically unbranched, ranging from (10-)35-70(-85) cm in height, often reddish at the base and puberulent.
  • Leaves have long petioles, with most growing from the stem (cauline).
  • Leaves are palmately divided, typically 1-2 inches across. Basal leaves 0-4 at anthesis, cauline leaves 3-7(-10) at anthesis.
  • Blooms typically occur from April to July.

Quirky Facts

  • One description mentions "brownish yellow flowers with blue veins on the petals".

Further Information

  • Lewis and Clark Herbarium/Academy of Natural Sciences
  • Dave's Garden
  • Discover Life
  • MountainNature.com
  • Canadian Biodiversity Information Facility (CBIF): http://www.cbif.gc.ca/pls/pp/ppack.info?p_psn=16&ampp (notes on poisoning)