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stiffbranch bird's beak

Scientific Name: Cordylanthus rigidus

Family: Scrophulariaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Cordylanthus rigidus ssp. rigidus - Stiffbranch Bird's Beak

Cordylanthus rigidus, commonly known as stiffbranch bird's beak or rigid bird's-beak, is a flowering plant belonging to the broomrape family (Scrophulariaceae).

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cordylanthus rigidus (Benth.) Jeps.
  • Subspecies: Cordylanthus rigidus ssp. rigidus
  • Common Names: Stiffbranch bird's beak, rigid bird's-beak
  • Synonyms: (The provided text mentions "Synonyms" but does not list any explicit synonyms.)

Distribution and Habitat

  • This species is native to California.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The plant is characterized by its stiff branches.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant's common presence in California gardens may expose pets to it.
  • The name "stiffbranch" suggests potentially rigid or inflexible stems.