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Cordylanthus kingii  S. Watson
King's bird's beak
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Cordylanthus kingii is an annual herb that is native to California.
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Genus: Cordylanthus
Family: Orobanchaceae  
(Scrophulariaceae)
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Communities: Sagebrush Scrub, Pinyon-Juniper Woodland
Name Status:
Accepted by PLANTS + POWO

Information about  Cordylanthus kingii from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
Commercial availability unknown.
USDA PLANTS Profile (COKI)

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[botanicalrealm.com] Etymology, Taxonomy: The name Cordylanthus is derived from the Greek words kordyle, meaning club, and anthos, meaning flower. The species name kingii honors the American botanist and explorer Dr. William King. Hence, the name can be interpreted to reflect its club - shaped flowers alongside a nod to its discoverer - a fine way to commemorate its rich botanical history! (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2025. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 05/07/2025).