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stiff yellow Indian paintbrush
Scientific Name: Castilleja lutescens
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Stiff Yellow Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja lutescens)
Castilleja lutescens, commonly known as Stiff Yellow Indian Paintbrush, is a captivating plant that adds vibrant color to its native landscapes. Belonging to the genus Castilleja, also known as Indian Paintbrush or prairie-fire, it is one of approximately 200 species within this genus.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that some species of Indian Paintbrush have stiff spreading hairs, but whether this applies to this specific species is not specified.
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions that some species of Indian Paintbrush have stiff spreading hairs, but whether this applies to this specific species is not specified.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Castilleja lutescens (Greenm.) Rydb.
- Common Names: Stiff Yellow Indian Paintbrush, Indian Paintbrush, prairie-fire
- Family: Orobanchaceae (Broomrape family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Mentions Castilleja coccinea (form lutescens stiff yellow Indian) and Castilleja mendocinensis.
Distribution and Habitat
- Primarily found in the Pacific Northwest and Idaho.
- Observed along the Valley Trail at the Little Spokane River Natural Area.
- Prefers full sun and can tolerate freezing temperatures, although not intense ones.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a forb/herb, which means it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- Bracts are yellow-tipped, lanceolate, and glandular-puberulent to villous.
Ecological Role
- The giant red Indian Paintbrush is mentioned as being parasitic on Stiff Sagebrush. However, the specific ecological interactions of Castilleja lutescens are not detailed.
Quirky Facts
- Hopi women drank a tea of Indian paintbrush to "Dry up the menstrual flow." Although this refers to Indian Paintbrush generally and not specifically Castilleja lutescens, it reveals an intriguing historical use.
Further Information
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: Focused on protecting and preserving North America’s native plants.
- Garden Guides: Provides plant information, identification, uses, and gardening tips.
- Discover Life: Offers information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Castilleja lutescens.