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obscure Indian paintbrush
Scientific Name: Castilleja cryptantha
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: WA (obscure Indian-paintbrush)
Castilleja cryptantha: Obscure Indian Paintbrush
Also known as Obscure Indian Paintbrush, Castilleja cryptantha belongs to a genus commonly known as Indian Paintbrush or prairie-fire.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is herbaceous, meaning it is non-woody.
Considerations for Children
- This plant is herbaceous, meaning it is non-woody.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Castilleja cryptantha Pennell & G.N. Jones
- Common Names: Obscure Indian Paintbrush, Indian Paintbrush
- Genus: Castilleja Mutis ex L. f.
- Family: Scrophulariaceae
Distribution and Habitat
- Castilleja cryptantha is found in the state of Washington. Its range is specifically limited to the north and east of Washington.
- Observed in Mount Rainier National Park, Pierce County, Washington.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Castilleja cryptantha is a perennial herb, meaning it lives for more than two years and has non-woody stems.
- The flowers are tubular and greenish-white.
Ecological Role
- Some species of Castilleja, including Indian Paintbrush, are hemiparasites, meaning they can steal nutrients from other plants by connecting their roots.
Quirky Facts
- The common name "Indian Paintbrush" is also associated with the Wyoming State Flower.
- The origin of the term "owl-clover" is obscure.
Further Information
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): TSN 33108
- USDA PLANTS Database
- Discover Life
- University of Washington Botanic Gardens