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Larkspur?

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Posted by Rod Kissinger on April 9, 2011 at 7:31 PM
Larkspur?
I looked around and couldn't find one in the Wildflower books but online this looks like a Larkspur Violet.
Is it? And is it considered 'wild'?

Thanks in advance for the assistance.

Rod
Posted by John Moore on April 10, 2011 at 8:04 PM
I think you're right Rod. It's called Bird's Foot Violet in Carl G. Hunter's Wildflowers of Arkansas. They're everywhere in the Ozarks right now, especially on the side of sloped road banks. Nice shot by the way. You captured a lot of detail while maintaining a delicate softness and all the subtle colors.
Posted by Tom Kennon on April 10, 2011 at 8:20 PM
Rod, I was going to say Bird's Foot Violet but Don Kurtz describes Bird Foot Violet with five pedals. I can not tell if you have five pedals in your picture, but it certainly looks very similar? As John pointed out, great shot with great detail.
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on April 11, 2011 at 10:16 AM
No idea what it is Rod, just that they have beautiful blooms. Nice detail!