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Delphinium nudicaule

Ranunculaceae

Cañon Delphinium

Delphinium nudicaule
Erect stems branched in upper section. Leaves on lower part of stem, shiny, nearly round, divided into 3–10 lobes. Flowers on 1/2–3 in. stalks, scarlet to orange-red, occasionally dull yellow, facing outward; spur straight, 1/2–1 in. long. Grows in lightly shaded woods, moist rocky slopes, from coast to high elevations.

  • Rarity: Locally Common
  • Flowering Time: Late Spring, Early Summer
  • Flower Form: 5 petals, spured (delphiniums)
  • Life Cycle: Perennial
  • Height: 1–4 feet
  • Habitat: Coastal, Vernal Wet, West-side Forest
  • Found In: Along Rogue River, Siskiyous
  • Native: Yes
  • Also Known As: Red Larkspur

Map of where Delphinium nudicaule is found