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johnny-nip
Scientific Name: Castilleja ambigua
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Castilleja ambigua - Johnny-nip
Castilleja ambigua, commonly known as Johnny-nip, is a species of Indian paintbrush found in western North America.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Castilleja ambigua Hook. & Arn.
- Common Name: Johnny-nip
- Family: Orobanchaceae (Broomrape family)
- Synonym: Orthocarpus castillejoides (in some references)
- Subspecies: Castilleja ambigua subsp. ambigua
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to western North America, ranging from British Columbia.
- Observed in locations such as Mendocino County, CA (MacKerricher State Park), and the Pebble Beach coastline.
- Found in habitats such as the upper fringes of mud flats (e.g., Tillamook Bay).
Morphological Characteristics
- Ascending growth habit.
- Branched stems.
- Lower leaves are lance-shaped, long, and pointed.
- Upper leaves are wider and divided into three parts.
- Described as a short, spreading plant.
- White flowers.
Quirky Facts
- The text mentions that Johnny-nip's congested inflorescence and central core of bracts make it quite distinctive, setting it apart from Owl's Clovers.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden may contain further information, tips, and ideas related to this plant.
- Discover Life provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Castilleja ambigua.