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whitefelt Indian paintbrush
Scientific Name: Castilleja lanata ssp. hololeuca
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb, Subshrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Whitefelt Indian Paintbrush
This page provides information about the Whitefelt Indian Paintbrush, focusing on its classification, distribution, and other relevant botanical details.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions the plant's felt-like texture, suggesting the presence of potentially ingestible fibers.
Considerations for Children
- The stiff, spiny leaves are mentioned in the text.
Scientific and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Castilleja lanata A. Gray ssp. hololeuca (Greene) T.I. Chuang & Heckard
- Common Names: Whitefelt Indian Paintbrush, Sierra Woolly Indian Paintbrush, Sierran Woolly Indian Paintbrush, Island Paintbrush, Woolly Paintbrush
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Scrophulariaceae (also referenced as Orobanchaceae, which may reflect a taxonomic update)
- Rank: Subspecies
- Synonyms/Alternative Names: Castilleja lanata ssp. hololeuca (Greene) T.I. Chuang & Heckard, Castilleja hololeuca
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the west of the Americas.
- Specifically mentioned locations include:
- California, USA
- Santa Barbara Co., CA, USA
- Channel Islands National Park, Santa Cruz Island, CA, USA
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Duration: Perennial
- Growth Habit: Forb/herb
- Leaves are described as dark green above and covered with a silvery-white felt of dense hairs below.
Additional Information
- The plant is described as having white felt-like texture floral bracts.
- The young plants need protection during winter.