Delphinium barbeyi
(Subalpine Larkspur)
Delphinium barbeyi, Lower McCullough Gulch, Summit Co. 7468
Delphinium barbeyi, Lower McCullough Gulch, Summit Co. 7448
Delphinium barbeyi, Loveland Pass, Clear Creek Co. 6946
Delphinium barbeyi, Black Powder Pass, Summit Co. 9454/9462
Delphinium barbeyi, Boreas Pass, Summit Co. 6266
Delphinium barbeyi, Black Powder Pass, Summit Co. 1247
Leaves, Delphinium barbeyi, Black Powder Pass, Summit Co. 9664
| Scientific Name | Delphinium barbeyi | USDA PLANTS Symbol | DEBA2 |
| Common Name | Subalpine Larkspur | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 18539 |
| Family | Ranunculaceae (Buttercup) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills to alpine (8000 to 12700 ft.); open areas in meadows, along streams and near ponds. Plant: Erect perennial with leafy hollow stems up to 5 feet tall, in colonies. Leaves: Stem leaves on petioles that are short or up to 5-1/2 inches long; large leaves, smooth and palmately-dissected into 5 to 9 segments, each segment then further divided. Inflorescence: Elongated terminal raceme of 10 to 50 blossoms each connected to the stem via short pedicels; deep purple sepals surrounding petals with white edges; upper sepal has spur extending rearward, 3/8 to 3/4-inch long. Bloom Period: July to September. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel and SEINet. |
BONAP Distribution Map Map Color Key | Colorado Status: Native |
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