Bicolor: Answers to key questions leading to this species

	leaves rather thick, mostly basal (although this picture shows upper leaves only)
	flowers mostly 5-15; in a relatively short, loose, and spreading raceme
	lower flower stalks longer than flowers

Delphinium:  Answers to key questions leading to this genus

	leaves either basal or alternate
	flowers mostly deep blue or purple
	flowers irregular (zygomorphic)
	4 petals

Ranunculus: Answers to key questions leading to this family.  Not all answers apply to all genera in Ranunculus, but all do apply to genus Delphinium

	herbs
	plants terrestrial or semi-aquatic
	plants with more than one normal leaf
	some or all leaves alternate
	leaves lobed or divided
	flowers with two floral rings, and with each petal distinct from the others
	calyx irregular, some sepals smaller than others