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exserted Indian paintbrush
Scientific Name: Castilleja exserta ssp. exserta
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Exserted Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja exserta)
Castilleja exserta, also known as Exserted Indian Paintbrush or Purple Owl's-clover, is a captivating plant native to the Southwestern United States. It belongs to the genus Castilleja, which includes other plants commonly known as Indian paintbrush or prairie-fire.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that the plant is an annual herb. While this doesn't directly indicate toxicity, it's always wise to prevent pets from ingesting any wild plants to avoid potential digestive upset or unknown reactions.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Castilleja exserta (A. Heller) T.I. Chuang & Heckard
- Synonym: Orthocarpus purpurascens
- Family: Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies (e.g., Castilleja exserta subsp. exserta, Castilleja exserta subsp. venusta)
Common Names
- Exserted Indian Paintbrush
- Purple Owl's-clover
- Owl's Clover
- Pale Purple Owlclover
- Escobita
- Little Broom
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the Southwestern United States.
- Found in locations like Sunol Regional Wilderness, Sunol California, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Arizona, and rocky areas of Arizona and New Mexico.
Morphology and Growth Habits
- An annual herb, typically growing to about 1 foot (0.30 m) tall.
- Features a hairy stem covered in thready leaves.
- Develops a bare stem with a thick crown as it matures.
- It is not an evergreen.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, presumably due to its floral bracts that resemble paintbrushes.
- Larvae may use this plant or dwarf plantain (Plantago erecta) as a food source.