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Rocket Larkspur

Delphinium ajacis

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

A winter annual, native to southern Europe, it has naturalized throughout the United States. Larkspurs are distinguished by a backward projecting spur, formed by the upper petal of the flower. Tightly compact blossoms are arranged on spikes in shades of pink, white, and deep blue.

Habitat:

Garden in wildlife habitat yard.

Reference Links:

Consolida ajacis

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