Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Consolida ajacis (Linnaeus) Schur
(Garden Larkspur)

Family: Ranunculaceae

Status: Exotic

Synonyms:
Delphinium ajacis Linnaeus

Consolida ajacis is an exotic herb that grows as a single stem with dissected leaves. The spurred flowers may be either blue, pink or white. The floral bracts are dissected into three lobes. Consolida ajacis is found in disturbed areas in Silver City.
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Consolida ajacis, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, Silver City, June 5, 2009



Consolida ajacis, closeup of blue flowers, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, Silver City, June 5, 2009



Consolida ajacis, closeup of pink flowers, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, Silver City, June 5, 2009


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