Parentucellia
Introduction '''''Parentucellia''''' is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Orobanchaceae containing about four species. They are known generally as '''glandweeds'''. The genus was named for Pope Nicholas V, whose surname was Parentucelli.
Phylogeny The phylogeny of the genera of Rhinantheae has been explored using molecular characters. ''Parentucellia'' belongs to the core Rhinantheae. It is closely related to the genus ''Bellardia'', and then to ''Odontites'', ''Tozzia'' and ''Hedbergia''. In turn, these genera share phylogenetic affinities with ''Euphrasia'' and ''Bartsia''.
Systematics Species include:*''Parentucellia floribunda''*''Parentucellia latifolia''*''Parentucellia viscosa''
References
External links * USDA Plants: ''Parentucellia'' in North America