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Delphinium tricorne
Perennial herb up to 24 in. tall. Leaves mostly basal, deeply divided into several narrow oblong-linear segments. Flowers blue, 1-1.5 in. long, bilaterally symmetrical, spurred; 3 ovaries are borne in a loose terminal raceme. Blooms March-May. Poisonous when ingested.
Damp to dry woods and barrens in eastern USA. Prefers calcareous soil.
Spotted on Apr 9, 2012
Submitted on Apr 13, 2012
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