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Monterey Indian paintbrush

Scientific Name: Castilleja latifolia

Family: Scrophulariaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Castilleja latifolia

Castilleja latifolia is a species of Indian paintbrush, commonly known as the Monterey Indian Paintbrush, Seaside Painted Cup, or Monterey Painted Cup.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Castilleja latifolia Hook. & Arn.
  • Family: Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)
  • Common Names: Monterey Indian Paintbrush, Seaside Painted Cup, Monterey Painted Cup
  • Synonyms: Seaside Paintbrush

Distribution and Habitat

  • Castilleja latifolia is endemic to the coastline of California.
  • Specifically found along the south-central and central California coast, including areas like the Pebble Beach coastline, Point Reyes in Marin County, Big Sur, and Garrapata State Park in Monterey County.
  • It thrives in coastal scrub and sand dune habitats.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is described as an endemic coastal perennial.
  • The plant features dense red inflorescences.
  • Classified as a subshrub forb/herb.
  • Its duration is perennial.

Ecological Role

  • All Indian Paintbrush species are hemiparasitic.

Quirky Facts

  • Castilleja latifolia is considered a rare coastal species.

Further Information

  • Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Castilleja latifolia.
  • CalPhotos Photo Database includes images of Castilleja latifolia.