SafePlants

Arizona Coral Snake and More: A Botanical Miscellany

This page gathers various mentions of the term "Arizona Coral" and related botanical terms in various contexts. It covers items from animals and minerals to flowers, jewelry, and sporting events, offering a broad overview of usage.

Plant Mentions

• Besseya arizonica (Pennell Arizona Coral-drops): This is an accepted scientific name (Taxonomic Status: Accepted).
• Coral Vine (also known as Queen's Wreath, Rosa de Montana, Confederate Vine) - These appear to be common names for one plant.
• Bessera elegans (Coral Drops) - Resembles a cross between a Fuchsia and a Snowdrop. It has vivid coral red flowers with contrasting inner creamy portions.
• Species: Bessera plantaginea / White River Kittentails, Alpine coral-drops.

Considerations for Pets

• Some plants may drop flower buds or leaves if overwatered or during flowering time, potentially making them accessible to pets.

Considerations for Children

• Some plants may drop flower buds or leaves if overwatered or during flowering time, potentially making them accessible to children.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Besseya arizonica Pennell: Related ITIS Name: Besseya arizonica Pennell (TSN 33496).

Distribution and Habitat

• Besseya plantaginea / White River Kittentails, Alpine coral-drops: Found in mountainous areas of central Colorado to northern New Mexico and Arizona.

Morphological Characteristics or Growth Habits

• The Bessera Elegans (Coral Drops) resembles a cross between a Fuchsia and a Snowdrop. It has vivid coral red flowers with contrasting inner creamy portions.
• Coral Trees (unspecified) drop some of their leaves at flowering time in the late winter to early spring.
• An unnamed plant native to Texas and Mexico sports up to 30 bell-shaped, rich coral red flowers which resemble giant red snowdrops.