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Castilleja genevievana
Castilleja genevievana G.L. Nesom
Genevieve's Indian Paintbrush, Genevieve's Indian-paintbrush, Genevieve’s Paintbrush
Scrophulariaceae (Figwort family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CAGE6
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
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 18 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Orange , Yellow , GreenBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: TXNative Habitat: Rocky slopes, open stands of juniper, over limestone.
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Castilleja genevievana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Castilleja genevievana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Castilleja genevievana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-11-09Research By: CBR