foothill larkspur

Delphinium hesperium

Member of larkspurs (genus Delphinium)
buttercup family (family Ranunculaceae)
dicots (class Magnoliopsida)
flowering plants (subphylum Angiospermae)

There are no other wild members of this species in the bay area.

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pale-flowered western larkspur
Delphinium hesperium ssp. pallescens

• white flowers, tinged with pink or purple

Toxicity of delphinium, larkspur, rocket larkspur (Delphinium spp.):
4 – Ingestion of these plants, especially in large amounts, is expected to cause serious effects to the heart, liver, kidneys or brain. If ingested in any amount, call the poison center immediately.

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1 observed taxon / 1 unobserved taxon / 1 key

Chris’s observations: 9 (2 are research grade)

Locations:

• Henry Coe SP: 6
• Santa Teresa CP: 2
• Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve

Months:

• Apr.: 1
• May: 4
• Jun.: 4

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Taxon info: iNaturalist – Calflora – CalPhotos – Jepson eFlora – FNA

Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora