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vernal pool Indian paintbrush
Scientific Name: Castilleja campestris
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Castilleja campestris: Vernal Pool Indian Paintbrush
Castilleja campestris, commonly known as vernal pool Indian paintbrush, is a vibrant wildflower native to California and southern Oregon.
Considerations for Children
- Historically, Indian paintbrush plants were picked as wildflowers.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Castilleja campestris (Benth.) T.I. Chuang & Heckard
- Common Name: Vernal Pool Indian Paintbrush
- Synonyms: Castilleja campestris var. (implied)
- Subspecies: Castilleja campestris ssp. campestris (Benth.) T.I. Chuang & Heckard
- The genus Castilleja is also commonly known as Indian paintbrush or prairie-fire.
Distribution and Habitat
- Castilleja campestris is found in California and southern Oregon.
- It thrives in open grasslands and vernal pools.
- Specific locations include Sierra Valley near Beckwth, Plumas Co.
Morphological Characteristics
- Castilleja campestris is a forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass).
- Indian paintbrushes, in general, have stunning red, orange, or yellow blossoms.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Native grasses have evolved alongside Indian paintbrushes.
- It is associated with yellow owl's clover.
Further Information
- Discover Life has a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Castilleja campestris.
- Dave's Garden is a community where people share tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.