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Sutherland's larkspur

Scientific Name: Delphinium sutherlandii

Family: Ranunculaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Delphinium sutherlandii: Sutherland's Larkspur

Delphinium sutherlandii, commonly known as Sutherland's Larkspur, is a forb/herb native to specific regions of North America.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Delphinium sutherlandii Warnock
  • Common Name: Sutherland's Larkspur
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup family)
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat

  • Sutherland's Larkspur is found in mesic to dry shrublands and open forests within the subalpine and alpine zones.
  • It is considered rare in southeastern British Columbia, extending south to eastern Washington and northern Idaho.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Delphinium sutherlandii is classified as a forb/herb, indicating it is a non-woody plant.

Related Species

  • The text also mentions the following species of Delphinium:
    • Delphinium alabamicum: Alabama larkspur
    • Delphinium alpestre: Colorado larkspur
    • Delphinium altissimum
    • Delphinium tatsienense
    • Delphinium bicolor: Includes common names low larkspur, little larkspur, flathead larkspur, blue larkspur, and montane larkspur
    • Delphinium leucophaeum: Pale larkspur

Further Information

  • The Plant List is mentioned as a resource for more information.
  • TERMIUM, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank, is also referenced.