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yellow Wallowa Indian paintbrush
Scientific Name: Castilleja chrysantha
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Castilleja chrysantha
Also known as Yellow Wallowa Indian Paintbrush, Castilleja chrysantha is a vibrant forb/herb that adds a splash of color to its native landscapes.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a forb/herb, which means it's a non-woody plant. While not inherently dangerous, pets might ingest parts of it.
Common Names
- Yellow Wallowa Indian Paintbrush
- Yellow Paintbrush
- Common Wallowa Paintbrush
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Castilleja chrysantha Greenm.
- Rank: Species
- Family: Scrophulariaceae
- Synonyms:
- Castilleja ownbeyana Pennell
- Nomenclatural Reference: Bot. Gaz. 48: 146. 1909.
Distribution and Habitat
Castilleja chrysantha thrives in the Wallowa Mountains. It is also found in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
Morphological Characteristics
- Castilleja chrysantha is characterized by yellow bracts that subtend its flowers, giving the plant a bright appearance.
Quirky Facts
- The Yellow Wallowa Indian Paintbrush is so prominent in its region that the text associates it with several hiking trails and scenic views, including the Wallowa Lake Tramway.
- The text associates this plant with paint colors used in interior design.
Related Species
Several other Castilleja species are mentioned, including:
- Castilleja annua Pennell – Fairbanks annual Indian paintbrush
- Castilleja applegatei
- Castilleja chromosa
- Castilleja cinerea
- Castilleja oresbia – Pale Wallowa Indian Paintbrush
- Castilleja flava
- Castilleja linariifolia - Wyoming Indian paintbrush