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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