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giant red Indian paintbrush
Scientific Name: Castilleja miniata ssp. miniata
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb, Subshrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Castilleja miniata: Giant Red Indian Paintbrush
Castilleja miniata, commonly known as the giant red Indian paintbrush, is a striking wildflower native to western North America.
Common Names
- Giant Red Indian Paintbrush
- Meadow Paintbrush
- Scarlet Paintbrush
- Common Red Paintbrush
- Great Red Indian Paintbrush
- Great Red Paintbrush
- Scarlet Indian Paintbrush
- Cliff Paintbrush
- Harsh Paintbrush
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Castilleja miniata Douglas ex Hook.
- Family: Orobanchaceae (Broomrape family) (previously in Scrophulariaceae)
- Genus: Castilleja
- Species: miniata
- Synonyms:
- Castilleja confusa
- Castilleja inconstans
- Castilleja miniata ssp. miniata
- Castilleja oblongifolia
- Castilleja uliginosa
- Subspecies: dixonii
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to western North America, ranging from Alaska to the west and southwest of USA, including the Pacific Northwest and Oregon.
- Found in various environments, including mountain streams, temperate rainforests, and elevations up to 1000 meters (3300 feet).
Ecological Role
- Most Indian paintbrushes, including Castilleja miniata, are partial parasites on other plants, establishing connections with their roots.