Hairy Delphinium is a very hairy perennial herb with a long spike of dull
purple to blue flowers, borne well above the leaves. Flowers are 2-2.5 cm,
including the short conical spur. Flowers are veined, and very hairy, with
lanceshaped bracts. Leaves are rounded, shallowly or deeply 5-7-lobed.
Lobes have pointed teeth. Hairy Delphinium is found in the Himalayas,
from Pakistan to E. Nepal, at altitudes of 2700-4300 m.
Flowering: August-September.
Identification credit: Krishan Lal
Photographed in Tungnath, Uttarakhand.
• Is this flower misidentified?
If yes,
Your name: Your email: Your comments
The flower labeled Hairy Delphinium is ...