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Port Clarence Indian paintbrush
Scientific Name: Castilleja caudata
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Castilleja caudata - Port Clarence Indian Paintbrush
Castilleja caudata, commonly known as Port Clarence Indian Paintbrush or Pale Indian Paintbrush, is a flowering plant species belonging to the genus Castilleja. The genus Castilleja itself is commonly known as Indian Paintbrush or Prairie-fire.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Castilleja caudata (Pennell) Rebr.
- Family: Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Castilleja caudata (Pennell) Rebr. var. caudata
- Other Common Names: Pale Paintbrush, Pale Indian Paintbrush, Scarlet Paintbrush, Scarlet Indian Paintbrush, Painted Cup.
Distribution and Habitat
Castilleja caudata is native to regions including Alaska, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories. It is often found along roadsides.
Morphological Characteristics
- This species is often multi-stemmed.
- It is described as a forb (herbaceous flowering plant).
- The lower lip of the corolla is distinctly lobed.
- Stems: Few to several, erect