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Coville's Indian paintbrush
Scientific Name: Castilleja covilleana
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Coville's Indian Paintbrush
Learn all about the intriguing Coville's Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja covilleana), a vibrant wildflower with a connection to the Rocky Mountains and beyond.
Common Names
- Coville's Indian Paintbrush
- Coville Indian Paintbrush
- Rocky Mountain Indian Paintbrush
Scientific Name
The accepted scientific name is Castilleja covilleana L.F. Hend.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Orobanchaceae (also mentioned as Scrophulariaceae, which is an older classification)
- Rank: Species
- Synonym:Castilleja covilleana Henderson
Distribution and Habitat
- Primarily found in the Rocky Mountains.
- Specifically mentioned location: Blaine County, Idaho, USA.
- Also found in Nez Perce National Forest.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Described as a subshrub forb/herb.
- Perennial in duration.
- Grows to approximately 15cm.
- Produces orange-red, elongated spikes.
- Possesses cut foliage.
Quirky Facts
- Coville's Indian Paintbrush is named after Frederick Vernon Coville (1867-1937), a prominent botanist and curator of the U.S. National Herbarium.
- The Wyoming Indian Paintbrush Book Award includes a 2nd Runner-up prize named after Bruce Coville's book, The Monster's Ring.
- Indian Paintbrush has a reputation for being unpredictable, and transplanting it may cause it to die.
Cultivation
- Requires a bright place with direct sunlight.
- In windy climates, young plants may need to be secured.