Larkspur
n.
A genus of ranunculaceous plants ( Delphinium ), having showy flowers, and a spurred calyx. They are natives of the North Temperate zone. The commonest larkspur of the gardens is Delphinium Consolida . The flower of the bee larkspur ( Delphinium elatum ) has two petals bearded with yellow hairs, and looks not unlike a bee.
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