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Menzies’ Larkspur

Delphinium menziesii

Photo by Brian38
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47.0923, -121.44

Field Notes

Description:

A deep purple to blue wildflower in the family Ranunculaceae.

Habitat:

Spotted at about 3000 ft in the Cascade mountains in a moist meadow.

Notes:

All parts of the plant are toxic. The plant is most toxic when it is young.

Reference Links:

Menzies' Larkspur - Delphinium menziesii - Overview

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Brian38
Thank you for noticing Zlatan. I'll make the change.
Zlatan Celebic
Does not look like Aconitum sp to me; more like some of Delphinium species (also Ranunculacae)...

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PublishedMay 27, 2018

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