What family does Orthocarpus luteus Nutt. belong to?

Orthocarpus luteus Nutt. (Orthocarpus luteus Nutt.) belongs to the family Orobanchaceae, order Lamiales, in the kingdom Plantae. You can identify it offline using the iNature app.

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Orthocarpus luteus Nutt. is a plant in the Orobanchaceae family, order Lamiales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.

Plantae

Orthocarpus luteus Nutt.

Orthocarpus luteus Nutt. is an annual herb with colored stems, narrow leaves, and bright yellow club-shaped flowers in dense spikes.

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Family

Orobanchaceae

Genus

Orthocarpus

Order

Lamiales

Class

Magnoliopsida

⚠️ Toxicity Note

Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.

About Orthocarpus luteus Nutt.

Growth Form

Orthocarpus luteus Nutt. is an annual herb.

Stem Characteristics

It produces a slender, hairy, glandular stem that ranges in color from bright yellowish green to deep purple, and grows up to around 40 centimeters tall.

Leaf Features

Its narrow leaves can reach up to 5 centimeters in length, and the upper leaves are sometimes divided into three lobes.

Inflorescence Structure

Its inflorescence is a dense cylindrical spike made up of green bracts, with flowers emerging from between the bracts.

Flower Morphology

The lightly hairy flowers are 1 to 1.5 centimeters long, bright yellow, and club-shaped. The upper lip of the flower forms a tiny, curving beak, while the lower lip forms a narrow pouch.

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