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Ritter's coraldrops

Scientific Name: Besseya ritteriana

Family: Scrophulariaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Besseya ritteriana: Ritter's Coraldrops

Besseya ritteriana, commonly known as Ritter's Coraldrops, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the plant family Scrophulariaceae.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Besseya ritteriana (Eastw.) Rydb.
  • Family: Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Besseya reflexa (Eastw.) Rydb., Veronica ritteriana

Common Names

  • Ritter's Coraldrops
  • Kitten Tails
  • Ritter's Coral-drops
  • Ritters Coraldrops
  • White River Coraldrops
  • Ritter's Kittentails

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Besseya ritteriana is a non-woody forb/herb with a perennial lifespan.
  • It typically reaches a height of approximately 10 inches (25 cm) and a width of 8 inches (20 cm).
  • The flowers are typically white, but can also be yellow.
  • Bloom period spans from June to June.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in the United States, including Southeastern Arizona and the White River area.

Quirky Facts

  • One vernacular name for Besseya ritteriana is "Kitten Tails". Other plants in the same Genus Besseya include Kittentail, Alpine Coraldrops, and Bull's Coraldrops.