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Castilleja pilosa

Hairy Paintbrush, Parrothead Indian Paintbrush
Also known as: Castilleja jusselii Eastw. +10 more
  • Castilleja jusselii Eastw.
  • Castilleja ochracea Eastw.
  • Castilleja pilosa subsp. jusselii (Eastw.) Munz
  • Castilleja pilosa subsp. pilosa
  • Castilleja pratensis A.Heller
  • Castilleja psittacina (Eastw.) Pennell
  • Castilleja rubida var. monoensis (Jeps.) Edwin
  • Orthocarpus pallescens A.Gray
  • Orthocarpus pilosus S.Watson
  • Orthocarpus pilosus var. monoensis Jeps.
  • Orthocarpus psittacinus Eastw.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Orobanchaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Naturally occurring in North America, Castilleja pilosa (commonly known as Hairy Paintbrush or parrothead Indian paintbrush) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Orobanchaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Wyoming
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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