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Cusick's Indian paintbrush
Scientific Name: Castilleja cusickii
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cusick's Paintbrush (Castilleja cusickii)
Cusick's Paintbrush, also known as Cusick's Indian Paintbrush or simply Indian Paintbrush or Prairie-fire, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the genus Castilleja. The genus contains about 200 species of annual and perennial plants.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Castilleja cusickii Greenm.
- Common Names: Cusick's Paintbrush, Cusick's Indian Paintbrush, Indian Paintbrush, Prairie-fire
- Synonyms: Castilleja camporum (mentioned but unclear if a direct synonym), Castilleja annua Pennell – Fairbanks annual Indian paintbrush.
- Family: Scrophulariaceae (sometimes Orobanchaceae)
- Growth Habit: Forb/herb
- Duration: Perennial
Distribution and Habitat
Cusick's Indian Paintbrush can be found in areas such as eastern Washington, Oregon, and southwestern Idaho.
Edible Use
The flowers of the Indian Paintbrush are edible and have been consumed in moderation by various Native American tribes.