Castilleja mexicana
Mexican Indian Paintbrush
Also known as: Castilleja tortifolia Pennell +1 more
- Castilleja tortifolia Pennell
- Orthocarpus mexicanus Hemsl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orobanchaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Indigenous to North America, Castilleja mexicana (commonly known as Mexican Indian paintbrush) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Orobanchaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, Texas