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Delphinium nuttallianum Larkspur (1 Page of 5) The Delphinium nuttallianum plant species is found in Western N. America - British Columbia to California. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Larkspur. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Delphinium nuttallianum Common Name: Larkspur Family: Ranunculaceae Author: Pritz. ex Walp. Known Hazards: All parts of the plant are toxic[172]. The plant is most toxic when it is young[200]. Mature Height: 0.3 Mature Width: Habitat: Sagebrush desert to (more commonly)mountain valleys and slopes[60]. Most frequent in the ponderosa pine belt and is usually found in well-drained gravelly soils[60].
General Uses: A blue dye is obtained from the flowers[207, 257]. An ink can be made from the dye[207].
A parasiticide is obtained from the leaves[172]. It is quite toxic and so is for external use only.
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