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palmbract bird's-beak
Scientific Name: Cordylanthus palmatus
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names: CA (palmate-bracted bird's-beak)
Palmbract Bird's-Beak (Chloropyron palmatum)
The Palmbract Bird's-Beak, scientifically known as Chloropyron palmatum (formerly Cordylanthus palmatus), is a rare and interesting flowering plant. This plant has a fascinating parasitic lifestyle, drawing nutrients from the roots of other plants.
Common Names
- Palmbract Bird's-Beak
- Palmate Bird's Beak
- Palmate-bracted Bird's-beak
- Palmate Salty Bird's-beak
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chloropyron palmatum (Tank & J.M. Egger)
- Synonym: Cordylanthus palmatus (Ferris) J.F. Macbr.
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Orobanchaceae (formerly Scrophulariaceae)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
Ecological Role
- Palmbract Bird's-Beak is a root parasite. Like other members of the broomrape family (Orobanchaceae), it uses structures called haustoria to penetrate the roots of host plants and extract nutrients.
Morphological Characteristics
- This plant is classified as a forb/herb and is an annual, meaning it completes its life cycle in one year.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- As a root parasite, the Palmbract Bird's-Beak directly interacts with other plants by attaching to their roots.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cordylanthus palmatus.
- The Encyclopedia of Life also has details and media related to Chloropyron palmatum.