Delphiniums

The Delphinium gets its name from the Greek word Delphis which means Dolphin. It is a symbol for heavenly qualities, swiftness and lightness.

An alternate name for Delphinium is Larkspur, as it was thought to resemble a Lark’s Foot.

In history Delphiniums were used by to make blue dye and ink from the ground flowers. The most ancient use of the Delphinium was as a strong external medicine thought to drive away scorpions. Ground to a powder, the seeds were used to treat toothache. At the Battle of Waterloo wounds were dressed with Delphinium.

The wild strains are often the cause of death among cattle, as the plants are very poisonous.

Delphiniums should not be used with food!