Delphinium elatum
Alpine Delphinium, Candle Larkspur
Also known as: Delphiniastrum elatum (L.) Spach, 1838 +8 more
- Delphiniastrum elatum (L.) Spach, 1838
- Delphinium alopecuroides R.Hogg
- Delphinium amoenum Bernh. ex Steud.
- Delphinium anomalum Spreng. ex Steud.
- Delphinium discolor Fisch. ex Sweet
- Delphinium elatum var. glabratum Lam.
- Delphinium intermedium subsp. alpestre Gaudin
- Delphinium villosum Steven ex DC.
- Delphinium xcultorum Voss
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ranunculaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Delphinium elatum
Delphinium elatum (commonly known as Alpine Delphinium or Candle larkspur) is a herbaceous perennial within the Ranunculaceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia and Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies and varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Europe, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Mongolia, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Altay, Austria, Belarus, Central European Russia, Czechoslovakia, East European Russia, France, Irkutsk, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Krasnoyarsk, Mongolia, North European Russia, Poland, Romania, South European Russia, Switzerland, Tuva, Ukraine, West Siberia, Xinjiang, Yakutskiya, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Baltic States, British Columbia, Denmark, Finland, Manitoba, Norway, Saskatchewan, Sweden, Wisconsin
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms