Taxonomic and ecological review of California Delphinium

Authors

  • Michael J. Warnock Department of Life Science, Sam Houston State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/collectbot.1990.v19.117

Keywords:

Delphinium, Ranunculaceae, Taxonomy, Ecology, Califomia

Abstract


Included within the boundaries of California are all or parts of the ranges of many of the Delphinium native to North America.Currently, 28 species of Delphinium are recognized as occurring in California. In addition to nominal subspecies in these species. another 17 subspecies are recognized. A key to, and descriptions of, the taxa of Delphinium found in California are presented. 1ncludedwith descriptions are comments on distribution, habitat preferences, propensity for hybridization and abundance of each taxon. Certain hybrids which may be found (often as a result of human disturbance) are separated in the key.

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Published

1990-12-30

How to Cite

Warnock, M. J. (1990). Taxonomic and ecological review of California Delphinium. Collectanea Botanica, 19, 45–74. https://doi.org/10.3989/collectbot.1990.v19.117

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