Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
elisabethae
ID:
640709

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Busch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 3: 355 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640041

Common Names

  • Larkspur
  • Delphinium
  • Elisabethae Larkspur

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Synonyms

  • Delphinium dasycarpum elisabethae Grossh. [unknown]

Description

Delphinium elisabethae (also called Elisabeth's Larkspur, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with blue or purple flowers. It is native to the western United States and Canada, and typically grows in moist meadows and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Delphinium elisabethae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The flowers are edible and can be used to make tea or as a garnish for salads.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Delphinium elisabethae has blue-violet flowers with a white eye, and the seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Delphinium elisabethae is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division of the root clump or by taking cuttings from the stems. It can also be propagated by seed, but this method is less reliable.

Where to Find Delphinium elisabethae

Delphinium elisabethae can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Delphinium elisabethae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Delphinium elisabethae?

Delphinium elisabethae

What are the common names of Delphinium elisabethae?

Elizabeth's Larkspur, Elizabeth's Delphinium

What is the natural habitat of Delphinium elisabethae?

Dry slopes and open woodlands in Iran

Species in the Delphinium genus

Delphinium aconiti, Delphinium acutidentatum, Delphinium aemulans, Delphinium afghanicum, Delphinium ajacis, Delphinium alabamicum, Delphinium albiflorum, Delphinium albocoeruleum, Delphinium albomarginatum, Delphinium alpestre, Delphinium altissimum, Delphinium ambiguum, Delphinium anatolicum, Delphinium andersonii, Delphinium andesicola, Delphinium angustipaniculatum, Delphinium anthoroideum, Delphinium anthriscifolium, Delphinium antoninum, Delphinium apolanum, Delphinium aquilegifolium, Delphinium arcuatum, Delphinium armeniacum, Delphinium aucheri, Delphinium austriacum, Delphinium autumnale, Delphinium axilliflorum, Delphinium bakeri, Delphinium balansae, Delphinium balcanicum, Delphinium barbatum, Delphinium barbeyi, Delphinium barlykense, Delphinium barrancae, Delphinium batalinii, Delphinium batangense, Delphinium beesianum, Delphinium bhutanicum, Delphinium bicarpellatum, Delphinium bicolor, Delphinium bicornutum, Delphinium biternatum, Delphinium bolosii, Delphinium bovei, Delphinium brachycentrum, Delphinium bracteosum, Delphinium brevicorne, Delphinium brevisepalum, Delphinium brunonianum, Delphinium bucharicum,

Species in the Ranunculaceae family

Aconitum soyaense, Aconitum abietetorum, Aconitum acutiusculum, Aconitum ajanense, Aconitum alboflavidum, Aconitum alboviolaceum, Aconitum alpino-nepalense, Aconitum ambiguum, Aconitum amplexicaule, Aconitum angulatum, Aconitum angusticassidatum, Aconitum angustifolium, Aconitum anthora, Aconitum apetalum, Aconitum aquilonare, Aconitum artemisiifolium, Aconitum assamicum, Aconitum atlanticum, Aconitum austriacum, Aconitum austrokoreense, Aconitum axilliflorum, Aconitum azumiense, Aconitum baburinii, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum bailangense, Aconitum barbatum, Aconitum baumgartenianum, Aconitum berdaui, Aconitum bhedingense, Aconitum bicolor, Aconitum biflorum, Aconitum brachypodum, Aconitum bracteolatum, Aconitum brevicalcaratum, Aconitum brevilimbum, Aconitum brevipetalum, Aconitum brunneum, Aconitum bucovinense, Aconitum bujbense, Aconitum bulbilliferum, Aconitum bulleyanum, Aconitum burnatii, Aconitum calthifolium, Aconitum cammarum, Aconitum campylorrhynchum, Aconitum cannabifolium, Aconitum carmichaelii, Aconitum changianum, Aconitum charkeviczii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2759742: Based on the initial data import
Nikolay Bush (1869-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Busch' in the authors string.