Delphinium

Contains 3 accepted taxa overall.

Characteristics
Delphinium L.
RANUNCULACEAE
LARKSPUR; KNIGHT'S SPUR
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Classification
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RANUNCULALES
Delphinium
Citation
DELPHINIUM Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 530. 1753, nom. cons.
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TYPE: Delphinium peregrinum Linnaeus 1753, typ. cons.
Species
Scientific Name Common Name Herbarium Specimens Status Photos
Delphinium ajacis Rocket Larkspur
Delphinium carolinianum ssp. carolinianum Prairie Larkspur, Carolina Larkspur, Blue Larkspur
Delphinium tricorne Dwarf Larkspur
Identification Key
1.  Annuals; petiole of basal leaves 5-15 mm long; pistil 1; petals 2, connate
D. ajacis
1.  Perennials; petiole of basal leaves 17-100 mm long; pistils 3(-5); petals 4, distinct
D. carolinianum
Genus Synonyms
Synonym Full Citation Basionym Type
No synonyms found.