''Delphinium parryi'' is a species of
larkspur known by the common names San Bernardino larkspur and Parry's larkspur. This wildflower is native to
Baja California and
California from the
San Francisco Bay Area south. It is found in
chaparral and woodlands and other
habitats.
Description
''Delphinium parryi'' may approach in maximum height. It has fuzzy stems and fuzzy, deeply lobed leaves.
The
inflorescence holds a few to over 60 flowers on long
pedicels
In botany, a pedicel is a stem that attaches a single flower to the inflorescence. Such inflorescences are described as ''pedicellate''.
Description
Pedicel refers to a structure connecting a single flower to its inflorescence. In the absenc ...
. The
sepals and petals are deep purple to light blue, with the upper petals often white. The spur may be over two centimeters long.
External links
Jepson Manual Treatment: ''Delphinium parryi''''Delphinium parryi'' — U.C. Photo gallery
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Flora of California
Flora of Baja California
Natural history of the California chaparral and woodlands
Natural history of the California Coast Ranges
Natural history of the Peninsular Ranges
Natural history of the San Francisco Bay Area
Natural history of the Santa Monica Mountains
Natural history of the Transverse Ranges
Flora without expected TNC conservation status
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