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Castilleja linariifolia
Castilleja linariifolia Benth.
Wyoming Indian Paintbrush, Wyoming Indian-paintbrush
Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)
Synonym(s): Castilleja linariifolia var. omnipubescens, Castilleja linearis, Castilleja trainii
USDA Symbol: CALI4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Wyoming indian-paintbrush is a grayish-green, pubescent perennial with several leafy stems to 30 in. tall. Linear leaves subtend the torch-like spikes of showy, bright-red bracts. These bracts are hiding small, green flowers.
Roots grow until they touch the roots of other plants, frequently grasses, then penetrate the roots of these host plants, obtaining a portion of their nutrients. Transplanting paintbrush plants usually kills them.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: RedBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , CO , ID , MT , NM , NV , OR , UT , WYNative Distribution: S. MT to c. OR, s. to n.w. NM, n. AZ & e. CA
Native Habitat: Moist to dry, open woods & brush areas from 2500-12,000 ft.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part ShadeSoil Description: Moist, well-drained, rocky soils.
Conditions Comments: Roots grow until they touch the roots of other plants, frequently grasses, then penetrate the roots of these host plants, obtaining a portion of their nutrients. Transplanting paintbrush usually kills it.
Propagation
Description: Sow seeds in the fall.Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes
Find Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
View propagation protocol from Native Plants Network.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Bibliography
Bibref 1207 - Earth Medicine, Earth Food (1990) Michael A. WeinerSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Castilleja linariifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Castilleja linariifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Castilleja linariifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2009-01-12Research By: TWC Staff