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hairy bird's-beak

Scientific Name: Cordylanthus pilosus

Family: Scrophulariaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Cordylanthus pilosus: Hairy Bird's Beak

Cordylanthus pilosus, commonly known as hairy bird's beak, is a fascinating plant species belonging to the broomrape family. The epithet pilosus means "soft-hairy," referencing the plant's characteristic hairiness.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cordylanthus pilosus A. Gray
  • Family: Orobanchaceae (formerly Scrophulariaceae)
  • Genus: Cordylanthus
  • Common Name: Hairy Bird's Beak
  • Rank: Subspecies (Cordylanthus pilosus ssp. pilosus)

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant is noted to be hairy.

Considerations for Children

  • The plant is noted to be hairy.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Cordylanthus pilosus is endemic to mountain ranges.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Cordylanthus pilosus is an annual herb.
  • The leaves are alternate, narrow, pointed, and up to 1 inch long, with a bluish-green and hairy appearance.

Ecological Role

  • Cordylanthus pilosus is hemiparasitic.

Related Species

  • Yakima bird's beak (Cordylanthus kingii)
  • Kern plateau bird's beak
  • Seaside bird's-beak (Cordylanthus rigidus ssp. littoralis)
  • Stiffbranch Bird's Beak (Cordylanthus rigidus ssp. setiger)
  • Pennell’s bird’s-beak (C. tenuis ssp. capillaris)

Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS database
  • Discover Life