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twolobe larkspur

Scientific Name: Delphinium nuttallianum

Family: Ranunculaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Two-Lobe Larkspur (Delphinium nuttallianum)

The Two-Lobe Larkspur, scientifically known as Delphinium nuttallianum, is a captivating wildflower native to western and southwestern regions of the USA. It belongs to the Buttercup family (Ranunculaceae) and is also known as Upland Larkspur and Nuttall's Larkspur.

Considerations for Pets and Children

  • The leaves of the larkspur are deeply lobed with pointed lobes.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Delphinium nuttallianum Pritz. ex Walp.
  • Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup family)
  • Synonyms: Delphinium.
  • Common Names: Two-Lobe Larkspur, Upland Larkspur, Nuttall's Larkspur, Twolobe Larkspur, Low Larkspur

Distribution and Habitat

  • Primarily found in the west and southwest USA.
  • Observed in locations like Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, and City of Rocks.
  • Prefers foothills and hillsides.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Typically produces two short, deeply dissected basal leaves early in the spring.
  • The basal leaves are palmately cleft into about 5 deep lobes, which are further divided into 2-3 shallow secondary lobes.
  • Leaves are mostly located on the lower part of the stem.
  • Leaf blades are round, ranging from 1-6 cm in size.
  • Flowers can be blue or blue-violet, and sometimes purple.
  • Flowers feature five sepals and petals, two of which can be whitish, creating a bicolored appearance.

Quirky Facts

  • The upper sepal encloses the nectar-containing spurs of the two upper petals.
  • Some sources suggest that Native Americans used fire to clear land, possibly influencing the larkspur's habitat.

Further Information

  • Project Noah is mentioned as a tool for exploring and documenting local wildlife.
  • TERMIUM is the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank.