Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
fissum
ID:
640743

Status:
valid

Authors:
Waldst. & Kit.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
Descr. Icon. Pl. Hung. 1: 83 (1801)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640075



Common Names

  • Larkspur
  • Delphinium
  • Fissum Larkspur


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Synonyms

  • Delphinastrum fissum Spach [unknown]
  • Delphinium fissum pallasii (Nevski) Greuter & Burdet [unknown]
  • Delphinium leiocarpum Huth [unknown]
  • Delphinium narbonense Huth [unknown]
  • Delphinium pallasii Nevski [unknown]
  • Delphinium velutinum Bertol. [unknown]
  • Delphinium velutinum Schur [unknown]
  • Delphinium leiocarpum Nevski [unknown]

Description

Delphinium fissum (also called Fissured 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 fissum 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 fissum sub. anatolicum Chowdhuri & P.H.Davis
Delphinium fissum sub. caseyi (B.L.Burtt) C.Blanché & Molero
Delphinium fissum sub. ithaburense (Boiss.) C.Blanché & Molero
Delphinium fissum sub. sordidum (Cuatrec.) Amich, E.Rico & J.Sánchez

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Delphinium fissum has bright blue flowers with a white eye. The flowers are borne in a terminal raceme. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Delphinium fissum can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in spring and summer. Deadheading spent flowers will help to promote additional blooms.

Where to Find Delphinium fissum

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

Delphinium fissum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Delphinium fissum?

Delphinium fissum

What are the common names of Delphinium fissum?

Fissured Larkspur, Fissured Delphinium

What is the natural habitat of Delphinium fissum?

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-2759773: Based on the initial data import
Franz de Paula Adam von Waldstein (1759-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Waldst.' in the authors string.
Pál Kitaibel (1757-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit.' in the authors string.