Castilleja purpurea
Downy Indian Paintbrush, Plains Paintbrush
Other regional names: Purple Paintbrush
- Purple Paintbrush
Also known as: Castilleja ×williamsii Pennell +3 more
- Castilleja ×williamsii Pennell
- Castilleja purpurea f. corallina Waterf.
- Castilleja purpurea var. purpurea
- Euchroma purpurea Nutt.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orobanchaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Castilleja purpurea (commonly known as downy Indian paintbrush or Plains Paintbrush) is a herbaceous perennial within the Orobanchaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas