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Hansen's bird's beak

Scientific Name: Cordylanthus pilosus ssp. hansenii

Family: Scrophulariaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Hansen's Bird's Beak (Cordylanthus pilosus subsp. hansenii)

Considerations for Pets

  • The common name "Bird's Beak" refers to the beak-like shape. This might be intriguing to pets, and it is good to be aware.
  • As an annual herb, Hansen's Bird's Beak may have small parts that could present a choking hazard if ingested.

Considerations for Children

  • The common name "Bird's Beak" refers to the beak-like shape. This might be intriguing to children, and it is good to be aware.
  • As an annual herb, Hansen's Bird's Beak may have small parts that could present a choking hazard if ingested.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cordylanthus pilosus A. Gray subsp. hansenii (Ferris) T.I. Chuang & Heckard
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Family: Scrophulariaceae
  • Synonym: Cordylanthus hansenii (Ferris) J.F. Macbr.
  • Common Name: Hansen's bird's beak (English)
  • Other Common Names: Hairy Bird's Beak, Pringle's Bird's Beak, Desert bird's beak, Kern Plateau Bird's Beak

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Annual herb (hemiparasitic)
  • Growth habit: Forb, herb

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to California, United States.