LARKSPUR

larkspur

(noun) any of numerous cultivated plants of the genus Delphinium

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

larkspur (countable and uncountable, plural larkspurs)

Any plant of the genera Delphinium or Consolida

In particular, a tall robust flowering plant with many purplish-blue flowers, Delphinium glaucum.

Proper noun

Larkspur

A city in Marin County, California, United States.

Source: Wiktionary


Lark"spur, n. (Bot.)

Definition: 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 D. Consolida. The flower of the bee larkspur (D. elatum) has two petals bearded with yellow hairs, and looks not unlike a bee.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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