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glade larkspur
Scientific Name: Delphinium treleasei
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Glade Larkspur (Delphinium treleasei)
The Glade Larkspur, also known as Trelease's Larkspur and Carolina Larkspur (Delphinium carolinianum), is a perennial plant with a notable presence in glade and woodland habitats. It's a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that isn't a grass.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that Larkspur can grow to be 3-4 feet tall.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Delphinium treleasei Bush ex K.C. Davis
- Rank: Species
- Family: Buttercup family (implied by text mentioning "This beautiful perennial plant in the buttercup family...")
- Synonyms: Delphinium carolinianum (undescribed subspecies) (also known as Carolina Larkspur)
Distribution and Habitat
- Typically found in rocky glades at woodland edges.
- Specific regions mentioned include the White River Hills of Missouri, Arkansas, and middle Tennessee cedar glades.
Morphological Characteristics
- Perennial plant with stems that can reach 3-4 feet tall.
- Dissected leaves.
- Flowers are described as white with pink spurs, blooming from May to July.
Ecological Role
- Mentioned as being found in glade and woodland communities, sometimes restored using prescribed fire.
- Some species are endemic to cedar glades.
- The species is mentioned as "historically conservative in Missouri".
Quirky Facts
- The name "Larkspur" refers to the single spur formed on the flower.