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Menzies' larkspur
Scientific Name: Delphinium menziesii ssp. pallidum
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Menzies' Larkspur (Delphinium menziesii)
Menzies' Larkspur, scientifically known as Delphinium menziesii, is a beautiful wildflower found in western North America. It belongs to the Buttercup Family (Ranunculaceae).
Considerations for Pets
- All parts of the Delphinium menziesii plant are documented as toxic.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Delphinium menziesii
- Common Names: Menzies' Larkspur, Puget Sound Larkspur, Cliff Larkspur, Coastal Larkspur
- Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
- Subspecies: Delphinium menziesii subsp. menziesii
- Synonyms: Delphinium menziesii DC.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to western North America.
- Found in Oregon, Washington (Lummi Island, Baker Preserve), and British Columbia.
- Grows in grassy plains and meadows.
- Specifically mentioned locations include: Moon Point in the western Cascade Mountains (south of Oakridge, OR), Cone Peak (Cascade Mounts, Oregon), West Eugene Wetlands in Oregon, areas south of Peden Bluffs.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Herbaceous perennial.
- Grows from tuberous, clustered roots.
- Stems are spreading and unbranched, typically ranging from (10-)35-70(-85) cm in height.
- Leaves have long petioles and are mostly located on the stem (cauline), with few basal leaves.
- Leaf size: 1-2 inches across.
- Leaves are palmately divided.
- Flowers are rich blue to sky-blue, sometimes brownish yellow with blue veins.
Additional Resources
- Lewis and Clark Herbarium/Academy of Natural Sciences
- Dave's Garden
- Discover Life
- MountainNature.com