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Delphinium gypsophilum  Ewan  ssp. parviflorum  H. Lewis & Epling
Pinoche creek larkspur,   Small flowered gypsum loving larkspur
© Beatrice F. Howitt1999 California Academy of Sciences
© 2005 Christopher L. Christie (Delphinium gypsophilum)
Delphinium gypsophilum ssp. parviflorum is a perennial herb that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
also called Delphinium gypsophilum
California Rare Plant Rank: 3.2 (review list).
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~33 records in California
yellowone or more occurrences
within a 7.5-minute quadrangle
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Parent: Delphinium gypsophilum
Genus: Delphinium
Family: Ranunculaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Toxicity: Do not eat any part of this plant.

Communities: Foothill Woodland

Name Status:
Accepted by CNPS + PLANTS
Information about  Delphinium gypsophilum ssp. parviflorum from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
USDA PLANTS Profile (DEGYP)

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Delphinium: the Greek name delphinion for the larkspur derived from delphinos or delphis for "dolphin" because of the flower shape in some species

gypsophilum: loving gypsum [gypsum is a soft sulfate mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate]

Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2025. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 04/09/2025).