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San Bernardino Mountains Indian paintbrush
Scientific Name: Castilleja lasiorhyncha
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Castilleja lasiorhyncha
Castilleja lasiorhyncha is a species of Indian paintbrush endemic to southern California.
Common Names:
- San Bernardino Mountains Indian Paintbrush
- Desert Indian Paintbrush
Taxonomy and Nomenclature:
- Accepted Scientific Name: Castilleja lasiorhyncha (A. Gray) T.I. Chuang & Heckard
- Family: Orobanchaceae
- Synonyms:
- Castilleja chromosa
- Castilleja angustifolia
Distribution and Habitat:
- Endemic to southern California.
- Specifically found in the San Bernardino Mountains.
- Also found in the Great Basin Floristic Province.
Morphological Characteristics:
- Classified as a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant.
- The "flowers" that appear as vivid red spikes are actually leaf-like bracts.
Ecological Role:
- It is associated with other endemic and rare plants in the San Bernardino Mountains.
Interactions with Other Organisms:
- Found in the habitat of the Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog (Rana muscosa).
Further Information:
- USDA PLANTS database
- Discover Life