Castilleja elmeri
Elmer's Paintbrush, Wenatchee Indian Paintbrush
Also known as: Castilleja angustifolia var. whitedii Piper
- Castilleja angustifolia var. whitedii Piper
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orobanchaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Castilleja elmeri (commonly known as Elmer's paintbrush or Wenatchee Indian paintbrush) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Orobanchaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Castilleja genus, encompassing over 200 species globally.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
British Columbia, Washington