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red larkspur
Scientific Name: Delphinium nudicaule
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Delphinium nudicaule: Canyon Larkspur
Delphinium nudicaule, commonly known as canyon larkspur, red larkspur, orange larkspur, or canyon delphinium, is a captivating flowering perennial herb.
Considerations for Pets
- All parts of the plant are known to be toxic.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Delphinium nudicaule
- Common Names: Canyon larkspur, red larkspur, orange larkspur, canyon delphinium
- Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup family)
- Synonyms: Delphinium nudicaule Torr. & A. Gray (This may be considered a synonym or a reference to the authors who first described the species.)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the western coast of the U.S.
- Occurs locally in mixed evergreen forests.
- Often found on mossy banks.
Morphological Characteristics
- Perennial herb.
- The plant produces spikes of red, pink, violet, and other colors.
- Grows to 2' tall with flowers in a 4' red spike.
- Individual flowers are relatively small (1"-1 1/4").
Ecological Role
- Native to the Pacific coast
Quirky Facts
- This plant has the "ability to radiate energy through the body as a positive form of leadership magnetic forces that catalyze and inspire."
- The brilliant red of canyon larkspur appears to glow in the shade of rocky hillsides.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The red flowers are worked by hummingbirds.
Traditional Use
- Some sources indicate that it was used as a hallucinogenic plant by Native Americans.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden (a community for sharing gardening tips and ideas).
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society).