Delphinium hutchinsoniae Ewan

Common Names

Delphinium hutchinsoniae is a rare larkspur species, commonly called Monterey larkspur and Hutchinson's larkspur.

Distribution

It is endemic to California, and is only found in Monterey County.

Stem Height

This wildflower can grow up to one meter tall, but is usually shorter.

Leaf Structure

Its leaves are divided into lobes, which are further split into smaller lobes, and most leaves grow low on the plant.

Inflorescence

The top of the thin, upright stem holds an inflorescence that bears no more than ten flowers.

Flower Coloration

Each flower has sepals in shades ranging from brilliant purple or blue to lavender, plus two lower petals of the same color and two upper petals that are usually white.

Flower Spur Morphology

The flower's spur can grow up to two centimeters long, and curves downward at its tip.