Consolida sp.
Larkspur, Larkspur
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Family: Ranunculaceae · Type: Annual · Not Native
Consolida sp. (Larkspur) is a non-native California annual in the Ranunculaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Aconitum: Consolida has an open backward spur; Aconitum has a closed hood completely covering the flower center.; vs Delphinium: Consolida is annual with one seed pod per flower; Delphinium is perennial with 3-5 seed pods per flower.; vs Limnanthes: Consolida has irregular spurred flowers and finely dissected leaves; Limnanthes has regular 5-petaled flowers and pinnate leaves.; vs Ruta: Consolida has bilateral blue/purple spurred flowers; Ruta has yellow radially symmetric 4-5 petaled flowers.; vs Vancouveria: Consolida has blue spurred flowers in spikes; Vancouveria has white/yellow nodding flowers with reflexed petals.
Frequently asked questions
Is Consolida sp. native to California?
No. Consolida sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Consolida sp. belong to?
Consolida sp. is in the Ranunculaceae family, genus Consolida.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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