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Pringle's bird's beak
Scientific Name: Cordylanthus pringlei
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Pringle's Bird's Beak (Cordylanthus pringlei)
Pringle's Bird's Beak, scientifically known as Cordylanthus pringlei, is an annual forb/herb. Discover more about this fascinating plant, its characteristics, and its ecological role.
Considerations for Pets
- The common name references a "beak," and some descriptions allude to sharp beaks, which could suggest the plant might have sharp edges or points.
Common and Scientific Names
- Scientific Name: Cordylanthus pringlei A. Gray
- Common Names: Pringle's Bird's Beak, Pringle Bird's-beak
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Scrophulariaceae (formerly), now Orobanchaceae
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted species
Distribution and Habitat
- The plant is present in North America, specifically the United States, including California.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Duration: Annual
- Growth Habit: Forb/herb
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The plant's name, "Bird's Beak," and associated imagery suggest an interaction with birds, although the specific nature of this interaction (e.g., seed dispersal, habitat) is not detailed.
Further Information
- Discover Life hosts a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cordylanthus pringlei.
- Additional information may be found at http://openup.nhm-wien.ac.at/commonNames/references/scientificName/41289.