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wavyleaf Indian paintbrush

Scientific Name: Castilleja applegatei ssp. pallida

Family: Scrophulariaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb, Subshrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Castilleja applegatei

Castilleja applegatei is known by several common names, including Applegate's Indian paintbrush and wavyleaf Indian paintbrush. Other common names include: pine Indian paintbrush, wavyleaf paintbrush, Martin's Paintbrush, Martin's Indian Paintbrush and Desert Indian Paintbrush.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Family: Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family) / Orobanchaceae (Broomrape Family)
  • Synonyms:
    • pine Indian paintbrush
    • wavyleaf paintbrush

Distribution and Habitat

Castilleja applegatei is native to California. Subspecies such as Castilleja applegatei ssp. martinii and Castilleja applegatei ssp. pallida are found in northern, southern, and central California, particularly in the High Sierra Nevada region.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Castilleja applegatei ssp. martinii is described as a native perennial herb with numerous erect stems and bright, red-to-orange, flower-like tips.

Subspecies

  • Castilleja applegatei ssp. pinetorum
  • Castilleja applegatei ssp. martinii
  • Castilleja applegatei ssp. pallida (Brewer's Indian Paintbrush)

Further Information

  • USDA, NRCS. The PLANTS Database. National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
  • RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
  • Discover Life
  • Dave's Garden