Delphinium nuttallianum, May 21, 2022
D. nuttallianum, May 31, 2022
Common & scientific name
Nuttall’s larkspur, Delphinium nuttallianum
Family
Buttercup, Ranunculaceae
Location
Weller Curve, 9,000’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
Nuttall’s larkspur is often found in white or lavender morphs, in addition to its classic purple coloring, as seen in this photo. This is the result of a genetic mutation that forces the switching on and off of certain genes that cause parts of a plant to grow without pigmentation. In the case of Nuttall’s larkspur, it doesn’t appear to affect its survivability.