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Wenatchee Indian paintbrush
Scientific Name: Castilleja elmeri
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Castilleja elmeri
Also known as Elmer's Indian Paintbrush or Wenatchee Indian Paintbrush, this plant is a striking addition to its native landscapes.
Considerations for Pets
- Belongs to the genus Castilleja, which includes about 200 species.
- It's a perennial herbaceous plant.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Castilleja elmeri Fernald
- Common Names: Elmer's Indian Paintbrush, Wenatchee Indian Paintbrush
- Genus: Castilleja
- Species: elmeri
- Family: Orobanchaceae (Broom-rape family), previously Scrophulariaceae
- Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the west.
- Specifically found near Mt. Stuart and in the Wenatchee National Forest, Washington, USA.
- Observed in the Wenatchee River Valley and Colockum Pass above Wenatchee.
Morphological Characteristics
- Described as a subshrub forb/herb.
- Perennial in duration.