Cordylanthus eremicus

Desert bird's-beak (Cordylanthus eremicus) is a rare, hemiparasitic annual native to arid regions of California, requiring a host plant in sandy, well-drained desert soil to thrive. It is best grown in outdoor native and desert garden settings with minimal watering and full to partial sun exposure. This specialist plant is not suited to typical home gardens and demands expert knowledge of its parasitic requirements.