Castilleja thompsonii
Thompson's Indian Paintbrush, Thompson's Paintbrush
Also known as: Castilleja villicaulis Pennell & Ownbey
- Castilleja villicaulis Pennell & Ownbey
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orobanchaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Castilleja thompsonii (commonly known as Thompson's Indian paintbrush or Thompson's paintbrush) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Orobanchaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Castilleja, which contains over 200 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
British Columbia, Oregon, Washington