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Greentinge Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja chlorotica)

The Greentinge Indian Paintbrush, scientifically known as Castilleja chlorotica, is a captivating plant belonging to the genus Castilleja. Learn more about this unique forb/herb, its classification, distribution, and other interesting facts below.

Considerations for Pets

• The text mentions the plant is a forb/herb, which is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Castilleja chlorotica Piper
• Common Names: Greentinge Indian Paintbrush, Green-tinged Paintbrush, Indian Paintbrush, Prairie-fire
• Genus: Castilleja Mutis ex L. f.
• Family: Orobanchaceae (formerly Scrophulariaceae)
• Rank: Species
• Nomenclatural Reference: Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 33: 104. 1920
• Symbol: CACH15

Distribution and Habitat

• The Greentinge Indian Paintbrush has been found in the USA, specifically in Oregon.

Ecological Role

• It is noted as a threatened and endangered plant.

Morphological Characteristics

• The Greentinge Indian Paintbrush is a medium-sized perennial forb/herb, reaching up to 14 meters in height.
• It is not an evergreen and assumes a pink coloring in the spring.

Interactions with Other Organisms

• The red color of some Indian Paintbrush varieties is due to its parasitic nature.
• The egg mass sometimes found on the plant can have a green tinge due to a symbiotic algae, Oophilia.

Further Information

• World Plants database (accessed Sep-2015 and Dec-2015)
• IPNI (International Plant Names Index): 49439-2
• ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System)
• Discover Life
• Dave's Garden
• Garden Guides
• Plants Profile for Castilleja (Indian paintbrush)