Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
forrestii
ID:
640764

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 5: 265 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640096



Common Names

  • Forrestii Larkspur
  • Forrestii Delphinium
  • Forrest's Larkspur


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Synonyms

  • Delphinium aconitioides F.H.Chen [unknown]
  • Delphinium fengii W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Delphinium mairei Ulbr. [unknown]
  • Delphinium viride F.H.Chen [unknown]
  • Delphinium forrestii forrestii [unknown]

Description

Delphinium forrestii (also called Forrest'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 forrestii 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 forrestii var. viride (W.T.Wang) W.T.Wang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Delphinium forrestii has large, bright blue flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Delphinium forrestii 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 forrestii

Delphinium forrestii can be found in the Himalayas.

Delphinium forrestii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Delphinium forrestii?

Delphinium forrestii

What are the common names of Delphinium forrestii?

Forrest's Larkspur, Forrest's Delphinium

What is the natural habitat of Delphinium forrestii?

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,

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