Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
glaucescens
ID:
640792

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rydb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 1: 155 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640124



Common Names

  • Glaucescens Larkspur
  • Glaucescens Delphinium
  • Glaucous Larkspur


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Synonyms

  • Delphinium glaucescens multicaule Rydb. [unknown]

Description

Delphinium glaucescens (also called 'Blue Larkspur', 'Glaucous Larkspur', 'Glaucous Delphinium', 'Blue Mountain Larkspur', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to western North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and tall, erect stems with blue flowers. It is found in moist meadows, open woods, and along streams in the western United States and Canada.

Uses & Benefits

Delphinium glaucescens is a popular garden plant, often used as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Delphinium glaucescens 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 glaucescens 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 glaucescens

Delphinium glaucescens can be found in the Himalayas and western China.

Delphinium glaucescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Delphinium glaucescens?

Delphinium glaucescens

What is the common name of Delphinium glaucescens?

Glaucous larkspur

What is the natural habitat of Delphinium glaucescens?

Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands

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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