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Aquarius Plateau Indian paintbrush
Scientific Name: Castilleja aquariensis
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Castilleja aquariensis
Castilleja aquariensis is a species of flowering plant in the broomrape family (Orobanchaceae) known by the common name Aquarius Plateau Indian Paintbrush.
Common Names
- Aquarius Plateau Indian Paintbrush
- Aquarius Paintbrush
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Castilleja aquariensis N.H. Holmgren
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Order: Lamiales
- Family: Orobanchaceae
- Synonyms: Castilleja aquariensis N. Holmgren
Distribution and Habitat
- Castilleja aquariensis is endemic to a small area in Southern Utah, specifically the Aquarius Plateau.
- It grows at higher elevations on the Aquarius Plateau.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is classified as a forb/herb, which means it's a non-woody plant that isn't a grass.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- It can be found growing alongside Indian rice grass.
Further Information
- Discover Life has a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Castilleja aquariensis.