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Castilleja miniata ssp. elata (Siskiyou Indian Paintbrush)

Castilleja miniata is a species of Indian paintbrush, with the subspecies Castilleja miniata ssp. elata being known as the Siskiyou Indian Paintbrush.

Considerations for Pets

• The plant can be found in gardens and the wild, but is not likely to be found in homes.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Castilleja miniata Douglas ex Hook.
• Subspecies: Castilleja miniata ssp. elata (Piper) Munz
• Family: Orobanchaceae
• Common Names: Common Red Paintbrush, Giant Red Paintbrush, Great Red Indian Paintbrush, Scarlet Paintbrush, Siskiyou Indian Paintbrush, Slender Paintbrush.
• Synonyms: Castilleja elata

Distribution and Habitat

• The Siskiyou Indian Paintbrush is found in the Klamath-Siskiyou Bioregion, Southern Oregon and Siskiyou County, California, USA.
• It is also present in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, Oregon.
• It is absent from Idaho.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

• It is a perennial herb.

Ecological Role

• The plant is native to Siskiyou county.

Interactions with Other Organisms

• It grows in areas with other plants such as Oregon sunshine (Eriophyllum lanatum), larkspur, beargrass and phlox.
• It grows near the Siskiyou Mountains butterweed and quill-leaved plants.

Further Information

• USDA PLANTS database
• Dave's Garden
• California Academy of Sciences
• Siskiyou National Forest