Ranunculaceae

Delphinium menziesii

Menzies' Larkspur

Cluster. Stems spreading, unbranched. Leaves with long petioles, few basal, most on stem, 1–2 in. across, divided palmately, 5 segments each with 3 fine-haired lobes. Flowers 3–10, deep purple-blue with some pale blue or white, in cluster at stem top. Flower spur 1/2–3/4 in. long, straight. Grows on coastal bluffs, spring-wet grasslands, meadows, lower mountain slopes. Can be confused with D. nuttallianum, which is more widespread east of Cascades.

• Rarity:
• Flowering Time: Late Spring
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Height: 8--20 inches
• Habitat: Coastal, Meadow
• Found In: West Gorge, Siskiyous, Olympic Np, N Cascades Np
• Native: Yes