Southern Indiana Wildflower Walks
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Dwarf Larkspur: delphinium tricorne
This wildflower relative of the domestic delphinium grows in rocky areas of rich woodlands. It is a member of the ranunculus family. While beautiful to look at, the Dwarf Larkspur, also called Spring Larkspur, is toxic and has killed cattle that have eaten it.
Sources: Wildflowers of Indiana Woodlands, by Sylvan T. Runkel and Alvin F. Bull. Copyright 1979, Iowa State University Press
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