Larkspur, also known as Delphinium or Delphinium, is a genus of plants in the family Ranunculaceae, which includes both annual and perennial herbaceous species.
These plants are common in the Northern Hemisphere and in the mountainous regions of tropical Africa, and many species are native to Southeast Asia, especially China.
Botanical description:
The genus Delphinium has more than 500 species.
They are similar in appearance to the genus Aconitum, which also belongs to the Ranunculaceae family and is poisonous.
Some annual species of larkspur were previously classified as a separate genus, Consolida, but are now included in the genus Larkspur.
About 100 species grow in Russia and neighboring countries. Common species: Delphinium elatum and Delphinium consolida or Consolida regalis.
Most species of larkspur are poisonous plants.
Despite their toxicity, many species of larkspur are widely used in gardening as ornamental plants, thanks to the varieties and hybrids that have been bred.
Common names and uses:
Larkspur is popularly known as Delphinium and Shpornik.
The Russian name "larkspur" is associated with the use of the plant in folk medicine for healing wounds and fusing bones.
Larkspur is also called "wild wine berry".
Some species, such as Delphinium consolida, are used as a weed.
Habitat:
Larkspur is found in the Northern Hemisphere and in the mountainous regions of tropical Africa.
Many species originate from Southeast Asia, especially China.
In the wild, larkspur can be found in meadows, mountains and forests.
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