Menzies larkspur
General poisoning notes:
Menzies larkspur (Delphinium menziesii) is a native herb found on the rangelands of British Columbia. This plant has been implicated in poisoning rangeland cattle. Additional information can be found under general notes of tall larkspur (Delphinium glaucum).
Nomenclature:
Scientific Name: Delphinium menziesii DC.
Vernacular name(s): Menzies larkspur
Scientific family name: Ranunculaceae
Vernacular family name: crowfoot
Delphinium menziesii DC.
Geographic Information
British Columbia
Toxic parts:
All 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.
