Larkspur \Lark"spur\, n. (Bot.)
A genus of ranunculaceous plants ({Delphinium}), having showy
flowers, and a spurred calyx. They are natives of the North
Temperate zone. The commonest larkspur of the gardens is {D.
Consolida}. The flower of the bee larkspur ({D. elatum}) has
two petals bearded with yellow hairs, and looks not unlike a
bee.