Larkspurs
Botanical name: Consolida
Larkspurs
Botanical name: Consolida
Description
Larkspurs comprise a genus of annual flowering plants in the buttercup family. Sometimes these plants are confused with the genus Delphinium, although they differ by the annual lifespan and the flower structure with only one united petal. Larkspurs are popular as cut flowers and are cultivated in gardens, with numerous pink, purple, blue, and white cultivars available.
Species of Larkspurs
Doubtful knight's spur
Doubtful knight's spur is a native of Eurasia but is widely grown in the United States as an ornamental. Doubtful knight's spur is known for its tall spikes of blooms in blue, pink, or white. This plant is considered poisonous due to specific types of alkaloids found in the aerial parts and the seeds.
Forking larkspur
Consolida regalis, or forking larkspur, is an annual herb in the buttercup family. Native to parts of Europe and Asia, this plant is becoming harder to find because of the effects of herbicides. Like other species of buttercup, this plant is poisonous.
Oriental knight's spur
Oriental knight's spur is an annual herbaceous plant with purple flowers that is found in meadows and fields. This plant is native to Europe, Turkey, and North Africa and was introduce to North America. It is considered a highly invasive weed. All parts of oriental knight's spur are toxic if ingested.
Field larkspur
Consolida regalis reaches on average 30 to 80 cm in height. The stem is erect, hairy and very branched at the top. The roots grow into the soil up to a depth of 50 cm, so the plant can survive long periods of drought. The leaves are alternately arranged. The inflorescence is a cluster with five to eight hermaphrodite flowers.
Scientific Classification
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