Low larkspur-Delphinium bicolor Nutt.-Poisonous plant

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

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

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.

Cattle

General symptoms of poisoning:

Bloat, constipation, death by asphyxiation, paralysis, salivation, weakness.

Horses

Sheep