larkspur
noun
lark·spur
ˈlärk-ˌspər 
1
2
: any of the delphiniums that are annuals, have the upper two petals of the corolla united and the bottom two missing, are now often placed in a separate genus (Consolida), and include several widely cultivated forms
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The flowers range from delicate snow lilies and fairy slipper orchids to dwarf larkspur and Colorado blue columbines, the state flower.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2024
Giant larkspurs and lush artemisias weaved their way across the Art Deco stairway as guests ascended the reception hall.
—Maia Torres, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
Wildflowers found at various elevations include mountain shooting star, Western columbine, elephant’s head, and slim larkspur.
—Krista Simmons and J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine, 8 Mar. 2024
Options for your new plantings include pinks, sweet alyssum, larkspurs, snapdragons, Iceland poppies, stocks, foxgloves, wallflowers, ornamental Swiss chard and, a little closer to March, petunias.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Feb. 2024
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2024
Giant larkspurs and lush artemisias weaved their way across the Art Deco stairway as guests ascended the reception hall.
—Maia Torres, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
Wildflowers found at various elevations include mountain shooting star, Western columbine, elephant’s head, and slim larkspur.
—Krista Simmons and J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine, 8 Mar. 2024
Options for your new plantings include pinks, sweet alyssum, larkspurs, snapdragons, Iceland poppies, stocks, foxgloves, wallflowers, ornamental Swiss chard and, a little closer to March, petunias.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Feb. 2024
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larkspur
noun
lark·spur
ˈlärk-ˌspər
: delphinium
especially
: a cultivated delphinium grown for its stalks of showy blue, pink, or white flowers
Medical Definition
larkspur
noun
lark·spur
ˈlärk-ˌspər
2
a
: any of various annual Eurasian herbaceous plants (genus Consolida) that were formerly placed in the same genus as the delphiniums
b
: the dried seeds of a European larkspur (Consolida ajacis synonym Delphinium ajacis) used especially in a topical preparation to kill head lice
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