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sticky Chinese houses
Scientific Name: Collinsia tinctoria
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Collinsia tinctoria - Sticky Chinese Houses
Collinsia tinctoria, a charming wildflower, is a species of flowering plant in the Plantaginaceae (plantain) family. It is known by the common names sticky Chinese houses and tincture plant.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- The plant is called "sticky Chinese houses," which alludes to a sticky quality, potentially from sap.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Collinsia tinctoria Hartw. ex Benth.
- Common Names: Sticky Chinese houses, Tincture plant
- Family: Plantaginaceae (formerly Scrophulariaceae or Snapdragon family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms: Mentions other Collinsia species (Collinsia concolor, Collinsia rattanii), but does not directly denote them as synonyms.
Distribution and Habitat
- Endemic to California, particularly in areas like Mt. Diablo State Park and the Sierra Nevada.
Bloom Information
- Bloom Color: White, red, or purple with maroon spots.
- Bloom Time: March, April, May, and June.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Collinsia tinctoria.
- CalPhotos provides images of Collinsia tinctoria.