Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook. & Harv.
Source:
tro
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 4: 76 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216741
Common Names
- Coulter's Lyrocarpa
- Coulter's Bird's-Beak
- Coulter's Bird Beak
Description
Lyrocarpa coulteri (also called Coulter's Lyrocarpa, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the western United States. It is a low-growing plant with yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils in open areas, such as meadows and hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Lyrocarpa coulteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lyrocarpa coulteri has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lyrocarpa coulteri is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It is easy to propagate by division or by seed. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Lyrocarpa coulteri
Lyrocarpa coulteri is native to North America and can be found in areas with dry, rocky soils, such as in the United States and Canada.
Lyrocarpa coulteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lyrocarpa coulteri?
Lyrocarpa coulteri
What is the common name of Lyrocarpa coulteri?
Coulter's Lyreleaf
What is the habitat of Lyrocarpa coulteri?
It is found in dry, open places, often in disturbed areas.
Species in the Lyrocarpa genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa,
Abdra aprica,
Acuston perenne,
Aethionema rhodopaeum,
Aethionema alanyae,
Aethionema arabicum,
Aethionema armenum,
Aethionema capitatum,
Aethionema carlsbergii,
Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,