Delphinium gypsophilum ssp. parviflorum
Small-flowered Gypsum-loving Larkspur
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Family: Ranunculaceae · Type: Herb
Conservation status: CNPS 3.2
Delphinium gypsophilum ssp. parviflorum (Small-flowered Gypsum-loving Larkspur) is a California herb in the Ranunculaceae family.
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Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Conservation status
CNPS 3.2
How to tell it apart
vs Lupinus: Delphinium has backward-pointing spurs on flowers; Lupinus has pea-family flowers with banner-wing-keel structure.; vs Geranium: Delphinium has spurred bilateral flowers; Geranium has radially symmetric 5-petaled flowers with no spur.; vs Epilobium: Delphinium has spurred flowers and palmately divided leaves; Epilobium has unspurred 4-petaled flowers and simple or opposite leaves.; vs Aquilegia: Delphinium has a single spur per flower; Aquilegia has 5 spurs radiating from the center.; vs Aconitum: Delphinium has an open spur with visible stamens; Aconitum has a closed hood hiding the stamens.
Frequently asked questions
What plant family does Delphinium gypsophilum ssp. parviflorum belong to?
Delphinium gypsophilum ssp. parviflorum is in the Ranunculaceae family, genus Delphinium.
Is Delphinium gypsophilum ssp. parviflorum rare or endangered?
Delphinium gypsophilum ssp. parviflorum carries California Rare Plant Rank 3.2, state rank S2S3.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Delphinium hansenii — Eldorado larkspur
- Delphinium hansenii subsp. ewanianum — Ewan's larkspur
- Delphinium hansenii subsp. hansenii — Hansen's larkspur
- Delphinium hansenii subsp. kernense — Kern county larkspur
- Delphinium hesperium — Foothill larkspur
- Delphinium hesperium subsp. cuyamacae — Cuyamaca larkspur
Sources: CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-10-07
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