Delphinium in Purple
by Sandi Kroll
Title
Delphinium in Purple
Artist
Sandi Kroll
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Derived from the Greek word "delphis," meaning dolphin, delphinium are also commonly known as larkspur. Other names include Lark's Heel, Lark's Claw and Knight's Spur. Used by Native Americans and European settlers to make blue dye, it's believed that the most ancient use of delphinium flowers was for driving away scorpions.
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May 15th, 2022
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