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San Bernardino larkspur

Scientific Name: Delphinium parryi

Family: Ranunculaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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San Bernardino Larkspur (Delphinium parryi)

Delphinium parryi, commonly known as San Bernardino larkspur or Parry's larkspur, is a wildflower species found in specific regions of California and Baja California.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Delphinium parryi A. Gray
  • Common Names: San Bernardino larkspur, Parry's larkspur
  • Family: Ranunculaceae (mentioned in association with a photo location)
  • Subspecies:
    • Delphinium parryi ssp. parryi
    • Delphinium parryi ssp. purpureum (F.H. Lewis & Epling) M.J. Warnock

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Baja California and specific regions of California.
  • Observed in Santa Barbara County, Irish Hills (San Luis Obispo County), and the San Bernardino National Forest.
  • Found in areas extending from Inyo County southeast into Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Described as a perennial herb with a single stem and rosetted growth.
  • Comes back every year from deep woody roots.

Related Species

  • Anderson's larkspur (Delphinium andersonii)
  • Anthony peak larkspur, Tracy's larkspur
  • Recurved larkspur (Delphinium recurvatum)

Further Information

  • Information available on Discover Life: Discover Life