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TransPecos Indian paintbrush
Scientific Name: Castilleja nervata
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Trans-Pecos Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja nervata)
The Trans-Pecos Indian Paintbrush, scientifically known as Castilleja nervata, is a vibrant wildflower native to the Trans-Pecos region of Texas. Belonging to the genus Castilleja, it's part of a diverse group of plants known for their showy bracts that resemble splashes of paint.
Common Names
- Trans-Pecos Indian Paintbrush
- Wholeleaf Indian Paintbrush
- Squawfeather
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Castilleja nervata Eastw.
- Family: Orobanchaceae (formerly Scrophulariaceae - Figwort Family)
- Genus: Castilleja
- Synonyms: The text mentions redirection from Castilleja cruenta, suggesting it may have been considered a synonym at some point.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the Trans-Pecos region of Texas.
- Also found in the US/Mexico Border Region and the Chihuahuan Desert.
- Often seen along highways, sometimes seeded by the State.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Classified as a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- The bracts are often orange in color.
Ecological Role
- Some species of *Castilleja* are hemiparasitic. This means that it can grow on the root of another plant.
Additional Information
- Requires at least a few hours of sunlight daily.