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Port Clarence Indian paintbrush
Scientific Name: Castilleja caudata var. auricoma
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, also known as Indian paintbrush or prairie-fire.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Castilleja caudata (Pennell) Rebr.
- Common Names: Port Clarence Indian Paintbrush, Pale Indian Paintbrush, Indian Paintbrush
- Family: Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)
- Synonyms/Variations:
- Castilleja caudata (Pennell) Rebr. var. caudata
- Additional species within the Castilleja genus include Castilleja coccinea (Scarlet paintbrush), Castilleja annua, Castilleja attenuata, Castilleja sulphurea, Castilleja pallida, Castilleja parviflora, and Castilleja exserta.
Distribution and Habitat
- Castilleja caudata is native to regions including Alaska, Yukon, and Northwest Territories.
- It's often observed along roadsides in certain areas.
Morphological Characteristics
- This species is often multi-stemmed.
- It is described as a forb, also identified as an annual and perennial herbaceous plant.
- The lower lip of the corolla is distinctly lobed.
Ecological Role
- Some species of Castilleja, including Castilleja caudata, are classified as freshwater macrophytes.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Castilleja caudata can be found growing alongside other plants such as Alpine Sweetvetch.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Castilleja caudata.