Castilleja cusickii
Cusick's Indian Paintbrush, Cusick's Paintbrush
Also known as: Castilleja camporum Howell +4 more
- Castilleja camporum Howell
- Castilleja lutea A.Heller
- Castilleja pallida var. camporum (Howell) Greenm.
- Castilleja pannosa Eastw.
- Castilleja pilifera A.Nelson
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orobanchaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hemiparasitic perennial.
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Castilleja cusickii (commonly known as Cusick's Indian paintbrush or Cusick's paintbrush) is a parasitic plant belonging to the Orobanchaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Castilleja is notably large, comprising more than 200 species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alberta, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming