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Castilleja occidentalis

Castilleja occidentalis Torr.

Western Indian Paintbrush

Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: CAOC4

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Subshrub
Flower:

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: CO , ID , MT , NM , UT
Canada: AB , BC

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National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:			FAC			FAC				FAC

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Additional resources

USDA: Find Castilleja occidentalis in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Castilleja occidentalis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Castilleja occidentalis

Metadata

Record Modified: 2015-05-06
Research By: TWC Staff

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