The Musk Larkspur is a perennial herb predominantly found on scree slopes. It reaches a height of up to 20 cm and emits a distinct musky fragrance. The leaves are rounded with lobes that cover about two-thirds of their surface, featuring toothed edges. The flowers are large, ranging from blue to purple, measuring approximately 3-5 cm, including the spur. They have an inflated and papery appearance, often adorned with woolly hair and prominent veins. The flowers are densely clustered together, with the upper petals forming a broad, blunt spur that projects backward. The inner petals tend to be blackish in color. Musk Larkspur is a plant adapted to high-altitude environments, typically found at elevations between 4300-5500 m. It blooms from July to September.
