Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
ursinum
ID:
641540

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Anz. Österr. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 89: 225 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640872



Common Names

  • Ursinum Larkspur
  • Ursinum Delphinium
  • Ursinum Larkspur


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Description

Delphinium ursinum (also called Bear's-foot Larkspur, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to western North America. It has deeply divided leaves and tall flowering stalks with blue, white, or pink flowers. It is found in moist meadows, woods, and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Delphinium ursinum is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It has attractive blue flowers and is often used to attract pollinators. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Delphinium ursinum has blue flowers with white centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Delphinium ursinum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season. Deadheading spent flowers will help to encourage more blooms. It is best to divide the plant every two to three years to keep it healthy.

Where to Find Delphinium ursinum

Delphinium ursinum can be found in the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and Georgia.

Delphinium ursinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Delphinium ursinum?

Delphinium ursinum

What is the common name of Delphinium ursinum?

Bear's larkspur

What is the natural habitat of Delphinium ursinum?

Meadows, grasslands, 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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