Latin name: Cordylanthus rigidus (Benth.) Jepson ssp. setiger Chuang & Heckard Pronunciation: kor-di-LAN-thus RIJ-i-dus SEH-tij-er Common name: Bristly bird's beak Family: Orobanchaceae (Brooomrape) Habitat: Many habitats below 7500', open foothill woodland, chaparral and coastal sage scrub, deserts, coniferous forest, dry granitic soils Blooming period: July to August Name derivations: 1) Cordylanthus 2) rigidus 3) setiger |
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