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dwarf alpine Indian paintbrush
Scientific Name: Castilleja nana
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Castilleja nana: Dwarf Alpine Indian Paintbrush
Castilleja nana, commonly known as dwarf alpine Indian paintbrush or dwarf alpine paintbrush, is a captivating wildflower native to the western United States. Its vibrant colors add a splash of beauty to alpine meadows and other high-elevation habitats.
Synonyms and Classification
- Scientific Name: Castilleja nana Eastw.
- Common Names: Dwarf alpine Indian paintbrush, dwarf alpine paintbrush
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonym: Castilleja lapidicola A. Heller
Distribution and Habitat
This species is native to the western United States. It thrives in diverse habitats including alpine meadows, forests, deserts, and cliff environments. It is commonly found at high elevations, such as near Saddlebag Lake, California (around 11000 ft above sea level), the Sierra Nevada, and the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest in the Inyo National Forest, White Mountains, California. It has not been observed in Idaho.
Morphological Characteristics
Castilleja nana is an alpine plant, often found in alpine dwarf-shrub habitats.