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Mendocino Coast Indian paintbrush
Scientific Name: Castilleja mendocinensis
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Castilleja mendocinensis: Mendocino Coast Indian Paintbrush
Castilleja mendocinensis, commonly known as the Mendocino Coast Indian Paintbrush, is a striking wildflower endemic to the coastline of Mendocino County, California.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Castilleja mendocinensis (Eastw.) Pennell
- Common Name: Mendocino Coast Indian Paintbrush
- Family: Orobanchaceae (Broomrape family)
- Synonym: Castilleja latifolia ssp. mendocinensis Eastw.
Distribution and Habitat
- This species is native to California.
- It is specifically endemic to the Mendocino coastline, making it a rare species.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Castilleja mendocinensis is described as a perennial herb (forb/herb) and a subshrub.
- It is a dicotyledonous plant.
- It is hemiparasitic, meaning it obtains some nutrients from other plants.
Ecological Role
- As a hemiparasite, the Mendocino Coast Indian Paintbrush interacts with other plants in its environment by deriving some of its nutrients from them.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The text mentions that Indian Paintbrushes only grow where a host plant is present.
Additional Information
- The Mendocino Coast Indian Paintbrush is considered an endangered species.
- It is associated with coastal wildflowers and bluffs.