Genus Consolida is a group of plants that are commonly known as larkspurs. They belong to the family Ranunculaceae, and are native to Europe, Asia, and North America. Some common synonyms for genus Consolida are Delphinium, Consolida ambigua, Consolida nobilis, and Consolida coronaria. These plants are known for their tall spikes of flowers that come in a range of colors such as pink, purple, blue, and white. They are popular in gardens and used as cut flowers. The name "larkspur" comes from the shape of the flower which resembles a lark's spur.