Tecopa Bird's Beak

Chloropyron tecopense

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orobanchaceae
Genus:
Chloropyron
Species:
Chloropyron tecopense

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
2-3 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jul, aug, sep, oct
Bloom Colors:
White, Purple

Native Range

United States: California, Nevada

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
saline, sandy, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
7.0 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to desert salt flats