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Wahatoya Creek larkspur
Scientific Name: Delphinium robustum
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Delphinium robustum
Delphinium robustum, commonly known as Wahatoya Creek larkspur or robust larkspur, is a perennial forb belonging to the buttercup family.
Considerations for Pets
- The text states that Wahatoya Creek Larkspur is not safe for dogs.
Considerations for Children
- The text states that Wahatoya Creek Larkspur is not safe for children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Delphinium robustum Rydb.
- Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
- Rank: Species
- Nomenclature Reference: Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 1901, 276.
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
Common Names
- Wahatoya Creek larkspur
- Robust larkspur
Distribution and Habitat
- Delphinium robustum inhabits canyon bottoms and aspen groves.
- It is found at elevations ranging from 2,135 to 3,400 meters.
- The type locality is "Wahatoya Creek, below the Spanish Peaks," Colorado.
- It is found in Colorado and New Mexico.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Delphinium robustum is a perennial forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
Further Information
- A technical conservation assessment for Delphinium robustum by Beatty, Jennings, and Rawlinson (2004) is available online.
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Delphinium robustum.
- Additional information can be found in the Encyclopedia of Life.