Low larkspur
General poisoning notes:
Low larkspur (Delphinium bicolor) is a native herb found in southern parts of western Canada. This plant has poisoned cattle, symptoms are similar to those caused by tall larkspur (Delphinium glaucum.)
Nomenclature:
Scientific Name: Delphinium bicolor Nutt.
Vernacular name(s): low larkspur
Scientific family name: Ranunculaceae
Delphinium bicolor Nutt.
Geographic Information
Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan.
Notes on Poisonous plant parts:
See additional information under general notes of Delphinium glaucum.
Toxic parts:
Leaves, seeds.
Notes on Toxic plant chemicals:
See additional information under general notes of Delphinium glaucum.
Toxic plant chemicals:
Methyllycaconitine
Methyllycaconitine
Chemical diagram(s) are courtesy of Ruth McDiarmid, Biochemistry Technician, Kamloops Range Station, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Kamploops, British Columbia, Canada.
Animals/Human Poisoning:
Note: When an animal is listed without additional information, the literature (as of 1993) contained no detailed explanation.
