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Description
Delphinium is a genus of about 300 species of perennial flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae, native throughout the Northern Hemisphere and also on the high mountains of tropical Africa. The common name "larkspur". The name "delphinium" derives from the Latin for "dolphin", referring to the shape of the nectary.

Toxicity! All parts of these plants are considered toxic to humans, causing severe digestive discomfort if ingested, and also skin irritation.

Larkspur, especially tall larkspur, is a significant cause of cattle poisoning on rangelands in the western United States. Larkspur is more common in high-elevation areas, and many ranchers will delay moving cattle onto such ranges until late summer when the toxicity of the plants is reduced.

Death is through cardiotoxic and neuromuscular blocking effects, and can occur within a few hours of ingestion.

Description
Delphinium is a genus of about 300 species of perennial flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae, native throughout the Northern Hemisphere and also on the high mountains of tropical Africa. The common name "larkspur". The name "delphinium" derives from the Latin for "dolphin", referring to the shape of the nectary.

Toxicity! All parts of these plants are considered toxic to humans, causing severe digestive discomfort if ingested, and also skin irritation.

Larkspur, especially tall larkspur, is a significant cause of cattle poisoning on rangelands in the western United States. Larkspur is more common in high-elevation areas, and many ranchers will delay moving cattle onto such ranges until late summer when the toxicity of the plants is reduced.

Death is through cardiotoxic and neuromuscular blocking effects, and can occur within a few hours of ingestion.