Orthocarpus are root hemiparasites, capable of photosynthesis but extracting water and mineral nutrients through attachment to the roots of host plants. Some animal species such as the Edith's checkerspot butterfly use these plants as hosts during ovipositing.

Species

As of March 2022, Plants of the World Online accepted the following species:
*Orthocarpus barbatus J.S.Cotton

1.Previous
3.Next