species 2,824 observations
Royal Larkspur
Delphinium variegatum
Field notes
Delphinium variegatum is a species of larkspur known by the common name royal larkspur. It is endemic to California, where it grows in mountains, valley and coast in woodlands and grasslands. On the forest floor of California oak woodlands typical plant associates are Calochortus luteus, Cynoglossum grande and Calochortus amabilis.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Alfalfa Looper, Polychrysia morigera
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Anna's Hummingbird, Colladonus geminatus
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
White-lined Sphinx, Golden Northern Bumble Bee, Nevada Bumble Bee, White-shouldered Bumble Bee
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.