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wavyleaf Indian paintbrush
Scientific Name: Castilleja applegatei ssp. martinii
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb, Subshrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Castilleja applegatei: Applegate's Indian Paintbrush
Castilleja applegatei, commonly known as Applegate's Indian paintbrush or wavyleaf Indian paintbrush, is a fascinating perennial herb found in specific regions of North America.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Castilleja applegatei Fernald
- Family: Orobanchaceae (Broomrape family) / Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms/Common Names: Pine Indian paintbrush, wavyleaf paintbrush, Martin's Paintbrush, Desert Indian Paintbrush, prairie-fire
- Subspecies:
- Castilleja applegatei ssp. pinetorum
- Castilleja applegatei ssp. martinii
- Castilleja applegatei ssp. pallida
- Castilleja applegatei var. applegatei
- Castilleja applegatei ssp. disticha
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to specific regions, including California.
- Subspecies like Castilleja applegatei ssp. martinii are native to northern, southern, and central California.
- Castilleja applegatei ssp. pallida grows primarily in the High Sierra Nevada of California.
- Pinyon-Joshua woodland
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Perennial herb.
- Some varieties, like Martin's Paintbrush, have numerous erect stems with bright, red-to-orange, flower-like tips.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database: National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
- Dave's Garden
- Discover Life
- Garden Guides