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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).