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Consolida regalis Larkspur (1 Page of 5) The Consolida regalis plant species is found in S. Europe. A rare casual in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Larkspur. Some home gardeners know the variety as Delphinium consolida. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Consolida regalis Common Name: Larkspur Family: Ranunculaceae Author: S.F.Gray. Known Hazards: All parts of the plant are poisonous in large doses[4, 21, 65]. The seed is especially toxic[4]. Mature Height: 0.5 Mature Width: Habitat: Cornfields and waste places, usually on sandy or chalky soils, avoiding shade in Britain[4, 17].
Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in situ[200]. It can also be autumn sown in areas with mild winters, otherwise sow in succession from spring to early summer[200]. The seed usually germinates in 2 - 3 weeks[200].
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