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Castilleja applegatei ssp. applegatei
Castilleja applegatei Fernald ssp. applegatei
Wavyleaf Indian Paintbrush
Scrophulariaceae (Figwort family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CAAPA2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
All species of Castilleja are believed to be hemiparasitic on the roots of grasses and forbes.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 14 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red , Orange , Yellow , GreenBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: ORNative Habitat: Dry rocky volcanic slopes, open conifer forests, subalpine.
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Castilleja applegatei ssp. applegatei in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Castilleja applegatei ssp. applegatei in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Castilleja applegatei ssp. applegatei
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-11-09Research By: CBR