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"Prairie Larkspur, Plains Larkspur"

Ranunculaceae Family - Delphinium from the Greek for Dolphin referring to the shape of the flower. Virescens from the Greek word for "greenish", referring to the color of the flower. Early bloomer, from May to late July.

Well known as a poisonous plant, although a salve was made from the dried seeds of various Delphinium species to destroy lice and itching mites.