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golden Indian paintbrush
Scientific Name: Castilleja levisecta
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: OR (golden paintbrush), WA (golden paintbrush)
Castilleja levisecta: The Golden Paintbrush
Castilleja levisecta, commonly known as golden paintbrush or golden Indian paintbrush, is a rare flowering plant species.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Castilleja levisecta Greenm.
- Common Names: Golden Paintbrush, Golden Indian Paintbrush
- Family: Orobanchaceae (Broomrape Family); formerly Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)
- Synonym: USDA Symbol: CALE27
Distribution and Habitat
The golden paintbrush historically had a wider range but is now found in a limited part of its former distribution. One source mentions a shoreline property along San Juan Island's west side where it was discovered.
Ecological Role
The golden paintbrush is federally listed as threatened.
Morphological Characteristics
- Seeds of a similar species, the Ash-gray Indian Paintbrush, spread about 16 feet from the parent plant and remain viable for about two years. Golden Indian paintbrush seeds need specific conditions to germinate.
Quirky Facts
- June is "Indian Paintbrush Festival" month in Blackfeet Country, featuring various engaging events.
Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life: Golden Indian Paintbrush
- COSEWIC assessment and status report on the golden paintbrush Castilleja levisecta
- Discover Life's page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of Castilleja levisecta.