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hairy bird's beak
Scientific Name: Cordylanthus pilosus ssp. trifidus
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Cordylanthus pilosus - Hairy Bird's Beak
Cordylanthus pilosus is a flowering plant in the broomrape family (Orobanchaceae) known by the common name Hairy Bird's Beak. The botanical name epithet pilosus means 'soft-hairy'. Other common names include Bird's-beak, Serpentine Bird's Beak, Pennell's Bird's Beak and Hairy Bird's-beak.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is described as "hairy", referring to fine hairs on its leaves.
- The leaves are pointed.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cordylanthus pilosus A. Gray
- Common Name: Hairy Bird's Beak
- Family: Orobanchaceae (formerly Scrophulariaceae)
- Genus: Cordylanthus
- Rank: Subspecies
- Subspecies: Cordylanthus pilosus ssp. pilosus (B.L. Rob. & Greenm.) T.I. Chuang & Heckard
Distribution and Habitat
- Cordylanthus pilosus is endemic to the mountain ranges of western North America.
- The subspecies Cordylanthus pilosus ssp. pilosus grows in Central California.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a native annual herb (hemiparasitic).
- Leaves are alternate, narrow, bluish-green, and hairy, up to 1 inch long and pointed at the end.
Quirky Facts
- The genus name, Cordylanthus, refers to a bird's beak. Some species have specialized beaks adapted for upside-down use.
Further Information
- Discover Life has a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cordylanthus pilosus.