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Consolida ajacis
Also called Larkspur, Rocket Larkspur, Oriental Knight’s Larkspur, Eastern Larkspur
Doubtful knight's-spur, also called rocket larkspur, is a hardy annual grown for its spikes of blue, pink or white flowers. Sow seed directly in the garden in full sun, as it dislikes being transplanted.
Consolida ajacis (doubtful knight's spur or rocket larkspur) is an annual flowering plant of the family Ranunculaceae native to Eurasia. It is widespread in other areas, including much of North America, where it is an introduced species. It is frequently grown in gardens as an ornamental for its spikes of blue, pink or white flowers. It may reach a meter in height. Since the aerial parts and seeds of C. ajacis have been found to contain diterpenoid alkaloids (see chemical constituents below), including the highly toxic methyllycaconitine, the plants should be considered as poisonous.
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