Unexpected larkspur facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Unexpected larkspur |
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| Scientific classification | |
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Delphinium
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inopinum
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Delphinium inopinum, also called the unexpected larkspur, is a type of larkspur plant. It is found only in one special place: the Sierra Nevada mountains in California. This plant usually grows in rocky areas within open temperate coniferous forests.
What Does the Unexpected Larkspur Look Like?
The unexpected larkspur is a perennial herb. This means it is a plant that lives for more than two years. It has one or more stems that stand straight up. These stems are often waxy and can grow taller than one meter (about 3 feet).
Stems and Leaves
Most of the plant's leaves grow near the bottom of its stem. The upper part of the stem is where the flowers grow.
Flowers and Fruit
The unexpected larkspur has a cluster of at least 25 flowers. This cluster is called a raceme. Each flower sits on a small stalk, called a pedicel, which can be up to 2.5 centimeters (about 1 inch) long.
The flowers are usually white or light blue. They have parts called sepals, which are about one centimeter long. These sepals often curl up and point forward. Each flower also has a spur, which is a small, hollow part that sticks out from the back, also about one centimeter long. After the flower blooms, it produces a fruit that can be up to 2 centimeters long.
