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peacock larkspur
Scientific Name: Delphinium ×pavonaceum
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: OR (peacock larkspur)
Peacock Larkspur (Delphinium pavonaceum)
Delphinium pavonaceum, commonly known as peacock larkspur, is a flowering plant belonging to the buttercup family.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is sometimes found in gardens and native areas, which pets may have access to.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Delphinium pavonaceum
- Common Name: Peacock Larkspur
- Family: Buttercup family (Ranunculaceae)
- Synonyms: Delphinium pavonaceum Ewan (pro sp.), Delphinium menziesii ssp. (as it is considered a hybrid)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species; sometimes considered a hybrid between D. menziesii subsp. pallidum and other Delphinium species.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Oregon, USA, specifically the Willamette Valley.
- Grows on prairies and flood plains in well-drained areas.
- It is found in only a few counties in the Willamette Valley.
Conservation Status
- Listed as endangered under the Oregon Endangered Species Act.
- Designated as a Federal Species of Concern.
Morphological Characteristics
- It's a forb/herb, a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- The deep purple spot and green tips on the flowers are key identifiers.
Ecological Role
- The influence of prescribed fire on this species has been studied.
- Efforts have been made to encourage its propagation and spread in certain areas.
Quirky Facts
- The peacock larkspur's status is confusing, as it appears to be a hybrid.
- The white-flowered variety is known to hybridize with other species.
Further Information
- BISON Web Link: http://bison.usgs.ornl.gov/api/scientificName/Delphinium%20pavonaceum
- ITIS Web Link is also mentioned.
- Flora of North America North of Mexico treats peacock larkspur as a hybrid.