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Bull's coraldrops
Scientific Name: Besseya bullii
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: IA (kittentails), IL (kitten tails), IN (kitten ta
Bull's Coraldrops
This page provides information about Bull's Coraldrops, a flowering plant with several common and scientific names.
Scientific and Common Names
- Accepted Scientific Name: Synthyris bullii (Eaton) A.Heller
- Common Names: Bull's Coraldrops, Kittentails, Kitten Tails, Northern Kittentail
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Plantaginaceae (Plantain Family) - Previously Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Besseya bullii (Eaton) Rydb.
- Veronica bullii (syn. Besseya bullii)
- Wulfenia bullii (Eat.) Barnh.
- Gymandra bullii
Distribution and Habitat
Bull's Coraldrops is native to North America. It is known from a handful of states near the Great Lakes. Habitats include dry prairies. There are occurrences of this plant in Arizona as well.
Morphological Characteristics
Besseya bullii is described as a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass. It is a perennial plant.
Additional Information
- The USDA symbol for Besseya bullii is BEBU and BECI2.
- Fertilization of the plant is recommended when implanting them or every 2-3 years, towards the end of the winter or beginning of Autumn.
- In Wisconsin, Bull's coraldrops (Besseya bullii) is listed as threatened.
Resources and Further Information
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Besseya bullii.
- GBIF ID: Information on Habitat.
- USDA PLANTS Profile: PLANTS Profile for Besseya bullii (Bull's coraldrops)
- The Morton Arboretum: Source of seed for Besseya bullii.