Castilleja montigena
Heckard's Indian Paintbrush
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orobanchaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Castilleja montigena (commonly known as Heckard's Indian paintbrush) is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Orobanchaceae family. Indigenous to 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
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California