Castilleja flava
Yellow Indian Paintbrush, Yellow Paintbrush
Also known as: Castilleja brachyantha Rydb. +5 more
- Castilleja brachyantha Rydb.
- Castilleja brachyantha var. subinflata E.H.Kelso
- Castilleja curticalix A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr.
- Castilleja elkoensis Edwin
- Castilleja linoides A.Gray
- Castilleja pecten Rydb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orobanchaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Castilleja flava (commonly known as yellow Indian paintbrush or Yellow Paintbrush) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Orobanchaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with subalpine or subarctic conditions. It is part of the broad Castilleja genus, encompassing over 200 species globally. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms