familyRanunculaceae
genusDelphinium
subsectionDelphinium subsect. Echinata
speciesDelphinium hansenii
subspeciesDelphinium hansenii subsp. kernense
Delphinium hansenii subsp. kernense
Univ. Colorado Stud., Ser. D, Phys. Sci. 2: 193. 1945.
Common names: Kern County larkspur
Endemic
Basionym: Delphinium hansenii var. kernense Davidson
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 3.
Revision as of 17:14, 18 September 2019 by FNA>Volume Importer
Stems (34-)50-80(-120) cm, base simple-puberulent. Leaves nearly all basal, often present but dried at anthesis, rarely on herbarium specimens; cauline leaves usually fewer than 3, abruptly smaller than basal leaves. Inflorescences 1-8 flowers per 5 cm, open. Flowers: sepals bright blue to white, lateral sepals 7-13 mm, spurs 8-16 mm. 2n = 16.
Phenology: Flowering spring.
Habitat: Open oak woods, s Sierra chaparral
Elevation: 800-1900 m
Discussion
Delphinium hansenii subsp. kernense hybridizes with D. gypsophilum, D. parishii, and D. purpusii.
Selected References
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Lower Taxa
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