Musk larkspur
Delphinium brunonianum

Family: Ranunculaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 10-25 cm tall. It has a musky smell. The leaves have lobes arranged like fingers on a hand. The leaves are alternate. The flowers are cup shaped and blue to purple. They occur in groups of 5-10.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in stony mountain slopes between 4,300-5,500 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zone 4.

Countries/locations it is found in

Afghanistan, Asia, Central Asia, Himalayas, India, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Tibet

How it is used for food

The leaves and flowers are mixed with wheat flour and water to prepare ferments. Caution:

Edible parts

Leaves, flowers, caution

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bya rgod spos

Synonyms

Delphinium foetidum Lomakin; and others