Castilleja rhexiifolia
Alpine Paintbrush, Rhexia Leaved Paintbrush
Other regional names: Rocky Mountain Paintbrush +2 more
- Rocky Mountain Paintbrush
- Rosy Paintbrush
- Splitleaf Indian Paintbrush
Also known as: Castilleja humilis Rydb. +7 more
- Castilleja humilis Rydb.
- Castilleja lanceifolia Rydb.
- Castilleja lauta A.Nelson
- Castilleja leonardii Rydb.
- Castilleja magna Rydb.
- Castilleja obtusiloba Rydb.
- Castilleja oregonensis Gand.
- Castilleja subpurpurascens Rydb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orobanchaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hemiparasitic perennial.
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Castilleja rhexiifolia (commonly known as Alpine Paintbrush or Rhexia-Leaved Paintbrush) is a parasitic plant within the Orobanchaceae family. It originates in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alberta, British Columbia, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming