delphinium tricorne - dwarf larkspur
This plant grows from 4 to 24 inches tall. Its leaves are 2 to 4 inches wide, and deeply palmately cut into narrow lobes. It is somewhat succulent, reddish at the very based. The petioles of the lower leaves are up to 6 inches long. The flower is 3/4" wide. There are 5 sepals which are petal-like. The upper one extends into a slightly bent, backward projecting spur about 1/2" long. There are 4 petals. The fruit are 3 (sometimes fewer) widely diverging, horn-like, several-seeded pods, each opening along one side.
This plant is poisonous if ingested.
This flower is found in rich woods. It flowers from April to May.
This plant is poisonous if ingested.
This flower is found in rich woods. It flowers from April to May.