Status:
valid
Authors:
(Greene) I.M.Johnst.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 16: 193 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397582
Common Names
- Plagiobothrys Hirtus
- Hairy Popcorn Flower
- Hairy Plagiobothrys
Synonyms
- Krynitzkia hirta (Greene) Rattan [unknown]
- Allocarya calycosa Piper [unknown]
- Allocarya hirta Greene [unknown]
- Allocarya scouleri hirta A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
- Plagiobothrys scouleri hirtus I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
Description
Plagiobothrys hirtus (also called Hairy Popcorn Flower, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It grows in moist, shady habitats and has long, oval-shaped leaves with white spots. The flowers are yellow or white in color and bloom in the spring.
Uses & Benefits
Plagiobothrys hirtus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating respiratory problems, skin diseases, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Plagiobothrys hirtus is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Plagiobothrys hirtus is a hardy annual that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by seed.
Where to Find Plagiobothrys hirtus
Plagiobothrys hirtus is native to the western United States.
Plagiobothrys hirtus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plagiobothrys hirtus?
Plagiobothrys hirtus
What is the common name of Plagiobothrys hirtus?
Hairy Popcorn Flower
What type of plant is Plagiobothrys hirtus?
Annual Flower
Species in the Plagiobothrys genus
Plagiobothrys lithocaryus,
Plagiobothrys hystriculus,
Plagiobothrys hirtus,
Plagiobothrys lamprocarpus,
Plagiobothrys plurisepalus,
Plagiobothrys orthostatus,
Plagiobothrys myosotoides,
Plagiobothrys australasicus,
Plagiobothrys glaber,
Plagiobothrys tenellus,
Plagiobothrys tenuifolius,
Plagiobothrys figuratus,
Plagiobothrys calandrinioides,
Plagiobothrys scouleri,
Plagiobothrys congestus,
Plagiobothrys macbridei,
Plagiobothrys uncinatus,
Plagiobothrys gracilis,
Plagiobothrys acanthocarpus,
Plagiobothrys arizonicus,
Plagiobothrys austinae,
Plagiobothrys bracteatus,
Plagiobothrys canescens,
Plagiobothrys chorisianus,
Plagiobothrys distantiflorus,
Plagiobothrys fulvus,
Plagiobothrys glyptocarpus,
Plagiobothrys greenei,
Plagiobothrys hispidus,
Plagiobothrys humistratus,
Plagiobothrys infectivus,
Plagiobothrys jonesii,
Plagiobothrys tener,
Plagiobothrys torreyi,
Plagiobothrys trachycarpus,
Plagiobothrys undulatus,
Plagiobothrys humilis,
Plagiobothrys leptocladus,
Plagiobothrys mollis,
Plagiobothrys nothofulvus,
Plagiobothrys orientalis,
Plagiobothrys armeriifolius,
Plagiobothrys collinus,
Plagiobothrys corymbosus,
Plagiobothrys germaini,
Plagiobothrys oppositifolius,
Plagiobothrys polycaulis,
Plagiobothrys pratensis,
Plagiobothrys procumbens,
Plagiobothrys pulchellus,
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,