Delphinium eriostylum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eriostylum
ID:
640719
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Lév.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 6: 505 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640051
Common Names
- Larkspur
- Delphinium
- Eriostylum Larkspur
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- Delphinium bonvalotii eriostylum (Levl.) W.T.Wang [unknown]
- Delphinium eriostylum eriostylum [unknown]
Description
Delphinium eriostylum (also called Eriostylous 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 eriostylum 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Delphinium eriostylum var. hispidum (W.T.Wang) W.T.WangFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Delphinium eriostylum 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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Delphinium eriostylum 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 eriostylum
Delphinium eriostylum can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Delphinium eriostylum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Delphinium eriostylum?
Delphinium eriostylum
What are the common names of Delphinium eriostylum?
Woolly Larkspur, Woolly Delphinium
What is the natural habitat of Delphinium eriostylum?
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-2759751: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Abel Hector Léveillé (1864-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lév.' in the authors string.