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johnny-nip
Scientific Name: Castilleja ambigua ssp. ambigua
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Johnny-nip (Castilleja ambigua)
Castilleja ambigua, commonly known as Johnny-nip, is a species of Indian paintbrush native to western North America.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Castilleja ambigua Hook. & Arn.
- Common Name: Johnny-nip
- Family: Orobanchaceae (Broomrape Family)
- Synonym: Castilleja ambigua ssp. ambigua, Orthocarpus castillejoides
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to western North America, ranging from British Columbia.
- Observed near the Pebble Beach coastline and Tillamook Bay.
Morphological Characteristics
- Ascending growth habit.
- Branched stems.
- Lower leaves are lance-shaped, long, and pointed.
- Upper leaves are wider and divided into 3 lobes.
- Short, spreading plant. Most other Castilleja species are taller.
- White odd-shaped flowers.
Quirky Facts
- Johnny-nip's congested inflorescence and central core of bracts are quite distinctive when compared to Owl's Clovers.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Discover Life
- Dave's Garden: Search Johnny Nip on the Dave's Garden website for tips and information.
- Flickr Hive Mind: Flickr Hivemind