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Cressler, Alan
Delphinium ×occidentale
Delphinium ×occidentale (S. Watson) S. Watson (pro sp.)
Duncecap Larkspur
Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
Synonym(s): Delphinium cucullatum, Delphinium elatum var. occidentale, Delphinium occidentale ssp. cucullatum, Delphinium occidentale ssp. quercicola, Delphinium occidentale var. cucullatum, Delphinium scopulorum ssp. occidentale
USDA Symbol: deoc
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
The Duncecap Larkspur is a member of the buttercup family (family Ranunculaceae). Buttercups are usually leafy herbs, sometimes woody vines or shrublike.
The family has 35-70 genera and about 2,000 species that occur mostly in cool regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Several are grown as ornamentals, others provide drugs, and some are poisonous. The family is most likely to be confused with the Rose Family (Rosaceae), from which it is distinguished by the absence of a cup-like base.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Blue , PurpleBloom Time: Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: CO , ID , MT , NM , NV , OR , UT , WA , WYFind Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
National Wetland Indicator Status
| Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
| Status: | FACU | UPL | FACU |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Additional resources
USDA: Find Delphinium ×occidentale in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Delphinium ×occidentale in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Delphinium ×occidentale
Metadata
Record Modified: 2017-07-07Research By: TWC Staff