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wideleaf Indian paintbrush

Scientific Name: Castilleja exserta ssp. latifolia

Family: Scrophulariaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

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Castilleja exserta subsp. latifolia

Also known as Wideleaf Indian Paintbrush.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Castilleja exserta (A. Heller) T.I. Chuang &amp Heckard subsp. latifolia (S. Watson) T.I. Chuang &amp Heckard
  • Family: Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Synonym: Orthocarpus purpurascens var. latifolius S. Watson

Common Names

  • Wideleaf Indian Paintbrush (English)
  • Sand-dune Owl's-clover
  • Purple Owl's Clover

Distribution and Habitat

Castilleja exserta subsp. latifolia is endemic to coastal California.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Type: Forb/herb
  • Lifespan: Annual