Family: Orobanchaceae

This upright perennial grows from 3-6’ tall and blooms pink to red flowers from fall into the late winter—it can bloom anytime of year. The foliage is somewhat sticky. This plant This plant is very rare in cultivation, but should be made more available.

Part sun, moderate to regular water with good drainage, hardy to about 20°F.

This plant is loved by hummingbirds and other nectar-seeking insects.

There are 30 species of Lamourouxia native from Mexico to Peru. The genus name Lamourouxia honors Jean Vincent Félix Lamouroux (1779–1825), a French naturalist and biologist who was known for his work with algae. The species name, viscosa, comes from the Latin word viscosus, which means "sticky", referring to the foliage of the plant.

Found in canyons and mountain slopes of Mexico, as far north as Sonora.

Photo by María Eugenia Mendiola González, iNaturalist