Castilleja Linariifolia, Wyoming Indian Paintbrush
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Common names:
Wyoming Indian paintbrush, Wyoming desert paintbrush, narrow-leaved Indian paintbrush
Family:
Scientific name:
Castilleja linariifolia
Main flower color:
Range:
All the Western states, between the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Not in the far north
Height:
Up to 3 feet
Habitat:
Foothills, rocky mountain slopes, pine woodland
Leaves:
Thin, linear, up to 3 inches long. Some may have narrow side lobes
Season:
June to September
The tall, greenish-purple stems of castilleja linariifolia branch sparingly (from the base to about half way to the tip) and are terminated by scarlet or red-orange flower heads consisting of several dozen bracts and (lobed) sepals surrounding yellow-green flower tubes, often hidden apart from at the tip. Stigmas protrude from the end of the tubes. Leaves are narrow and generally unlobed, characteristics that distinguish the plant from other castilleja species.
This Indian paintbrush is the state flower of Wyoming, and is also found across most of the west, in a range of habitats, though generally at lower elevations than other similar species.
This Indian paintbrush is the state flower of Wyoming, and is also found across most of the west, in a range of habitats, though generally at lower elevations than other similar species.
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