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Hayden's Indian paintbrush
Scientific Name: Castilleja haydenii
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Hayden's Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja haydenii)
Castilleja haydenii, commonly known as Hayden's Indian Paintbrush, is a striking wildflower found in specific regions of the United States.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Castilleja haydenii (A. Gray) Cockerell
- Common Name: Hayden's Indian Paintbrush
- Family: Orobanchaceae (formerly Scrophulariaceae, Figwort Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- USDA Symbol: CAHA16
- Synonyms: (Gray) Cockerell
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Hayden's Indian Paintbrush is a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It typically reaches a height of around 15cm.
- It features showy, elongated pink flower spikes.
- The leaves are narrow and greyish-green.
Distribution and Habitat
- This plant is found in mountain habitats.
- Specific locations mentioned include Governor Basin in the San Juan Mountains.
- It has been observed above Ay, Colorado.
- It also grows in areas near Hayden, Colorado.
- Yellowstone National Park, specifically West Thumb Geyser Basin, is also mentioned as a location where it abounds.
- It's also found in Hayden Valley in Grand Teton National Park.
Further Information
- The USDA PLANTS database contains information on Castilleja haydenii, but the entry is currently incomplete.
- Discover Life also has a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of this species.