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Bird's-beak (Cordylanthus)
How to Grow and Care for Bird's-beak
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Bird's-beak typically prefer arid to semiarid conditions, requiring full sunlight and well-drained soils. Basic care involves moderate watering, given their drought-tolerant nature, and maintaining temperatures that mimic their native habitats. Common challenges include root rot from overwatering and potential vulnerability to certain pests. Seasonally, bird's-beak might need reduced watering in winter and protection from extreme temperatures. Summer is their active growth period, necessitating attentive watering practices and possibly shading from intense heat.
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6 most common species：
Mt. diablo bird's-beak
Mt. diablo bird's-beak is an intriguing wildflower, adapted to thrive in arid environments. Its grey-green foliage provides a striking contrast to the surrounding desert hues, while its compact, nest-like structure, from which it gets its name, serves to minimize moisture loss. Remarkably, the plant’s tubular, pale yellow to cream flowers not only offer a subtle visual allure but also ensure pollination by being strategically positioned within the sheltered confines of its dense bracts.
Bushy bird's beak
Bushy bird's beak is a bushy, perennial herb distinct for its branched stems and preference for sandy soils in arid regions. It is characterized by slender grey-green leaves and conspicuous bracts surrounding tiny, tubular flowers with a pink to purplish hue. Adapted to survive challenging conditions, bushy bird's beak thrives in low-nutrient environments by forming strategic relationships with specific soil fungi.
Seaside bird's beak
Seaside bird's beak is a striking plant typically found in sandy or saline soils of western North American deserts. It stands out with rigid, upright stems and narrow leaves that clasp tightly, an adaptation to conserve water. In late summer, seaside bird's beak blooms with small, tubular flowers, often a subtle shade of pink or white, attracting specialized pollinators while surviving in its harsh native habitat.
Wright's bird's beak
Wright's bird's beak is a perennial herbaceous plant that thrives in arid desert environments. It brandishes slender, erect stems with sparse narrow leaves, adapted to conserve water. The unique bracts are tinged with purple, cradling small, tubular flowers that lure specialized pollinators. Their growth is often in sandy or gravely soils, illustrating a remarkable adaptation to harsh, nutrient-poor conditions.
Hairy bird's beak
Hairy bird's beak is a hairy, herbaceous plant with a unique growth habit, typically found in arid environments that challenge its survival. It is characterized by slender stems and narrow leaves, adorned with fine hairs that help minimize water loss. The yellowish flowers of hairy bird's beak posses a distinct bilateral symmetry and are often nestled among the bristly foliage, an adaptation that may deter herbivores while attracting specialized pollinators.
Pennell's bird's beak
Take one look at the beak-shaped flowers of pennell's bird's beak, and you'll understand why it is so named. This annual herbaceous plant is partly parasitic, deriving nutrients by attaching its roots to shrubs and trees. Pennell's bird's beak looks similar to serpentine bird's-beak but has unique three-lobed outer bracts.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Bird's-beak
Cordylanthus
How to Grow and Care for Bird's-beak
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Bird's-beak typically prefer arid to semiarid conditions, requiring full sunlight and well-drained soils. Basic care involves moderate watering, given their drought-tolerant nature, and maintaining temperatures that mimic their native habitats. Common challenges include root rot from overwatering and potential vulnerability to certain pests. Seasonally, bird's-beak might need reduced watering in winter and protection from extreme temperatures. Summer is their active growth period, necessitating attentive watering practices and possibly shading from intense heat.
Exploring the Bird's-beak Plants
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6 most common species：
Mt. diablo bird's-beak
Mt. diablo bird's-beak is an intriguing wildflower, adapted to thrive in arid environments. Its grey-green foliage provides a striking contrast to the surrounding desert hues, while its compact, nest-like structure, from which it gets its name, serves to minimize moisture loss. Remarkably, the plant’s tubular, pale yellow to cream flowers not only offer a subtle visual allure but also ensure pollination by being strategically positioned within the sheltered confines of its dense bracts.
Bushy bird's beak
Bushy bird's beak is a bushy, perennial herb distinct for its branched stems and preference for sandy soils in arid regions. It is characterized by slender grey-green leaves and conspicuous bracts surrounding tiny, tubular flowers with a pink to purplish hue. Adapted to survive challenging conditions, bushy bird's beak thrives in low-nutrient environments by forming strategic relationships with specific soil fungi.
Seaside bird's beak
Seaside bird's beak is a striking plant typically found in sandy or saline soils of western North American deserts. It stands out with rigid, upright stems and narrow leaves that clasp tightly, an adaptation to conserve water. In late summer, seaside bird's beak blooms with small, tubular flowers, often a subtle shade of pink or white, attracting specialized pollinators while surviving in its harsh native habitat.
Wright's bird's beak
Wright's bird's beak is a perennial herbaceous plant that thrives in arid desert environments. It brandishes slender, erect stems with sparse narrow leaves, adapted to conserve water. The unique bracts are tinged with purple, cradling small, tubular flowers that lure specialized pollinators. Their growth is often in sandy or gravely soils, illustrating a remarkable adaptation to harsh, nutrient-poor conditions.
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More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
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17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
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