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Wright's bird's beak

Scientific Name: Cordylanthus wrightii ssp. wrightii

Family: Scrophulariaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Wright's Bird's Beak (Cordylanthus wrightii)

Cordylanthus wrightii, commonly known as Wright's bird's beak, is a plant belonging to the broomrape family (Orobanchaceae). The genus Cordylanthus is native to western North America.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant belongs to the Orobanchaceae, or Broomrape family. Some plants in this family are known to be parasitic, and while this may not directly pose a threat to pets, awareness is always advised.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cordylanthus wrightii A. Gray
  • Family: Orobanchaceae (Broomrape Family)
  • Synonyms: Wright's bird's-beak
  • Subspecies: Cordylanthus wrightii A. Gray subsp. wrightii

Common Names

  • Wright's bird's beak
  • Wright's birdsbeak
  • Kaibab Bird's Beak
  • Bushy Bird's Beak

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to western North America.
  • Observed in Slick Rock Canyon, San Juan Co., UT.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Growth habit: Forb/herb.
  • Duration: Annual.

Traditional Uses

  • The Navajo have traditionally used an infusion of this plant as an emetic (to induce vomiting).