Status: Native
Synonyms:
Delphinium virescens Nuttall subsp. wootonii (Rydberg) Ewan
Delphinium wootonii has leaves with linear segments crowded around the base of the plant and tall
leafless flowering stems. The flowers are pale brownish-purple and can vary almost to pure white. The
bottom petals have whitish hairs. Delphinium wootonii is found in town
and along roadsides at middle elevation.
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Delphinium wootonii, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, May 19, 2007
Delphinium wootonii, closeup of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, May 19, 2007
Delphinium wootonii, closeup of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, May 16, 2009
Delphinium wootonii, closeup of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Road, May 5, 2010
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