Castilleja minor
Lesser Indian Paintbrush, Seep Paintbrush
Also known as: Castilleja affinis var. minor A.Gray +2 more
- Castilleja affinis var. minor A.Gray
- Euchroma lanceolata Nutt. ex A.Gray
- Euchroma simplex Nutt. ex A.Gray
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orobanchaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hemiparasitic annual.
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Castilleja minor (commonly known as lesser Indian paintbrush or Seep Paintbrush) is a parasitic plant belonging to the Orobanchaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Castilleja, which contains over 200 distinct species. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
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