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Henry Indian paintbrush
Scientific Name: Castilleja parviflora var. oreopola
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Castilleja parviflora
Castilleja parviflora is a species of Indian paintbrush. Several common names are associated with this plant, including mountain Indian paintbrush, smallflower Indian paintbrush, and Henry Indian paintbrush. A specific subspecies, Castilleja parviflora var. oreopola, is also known as Henry Indian paintbrush.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Castilleja parviflora Bong.
- Family: Includes mentions of "Indian paintbrush family" and "Eudicots".
- Genus: Castilleja
- Species: parviflora
- Subspecies: Mentions Castilleja parviflora var. oreopola (Greenm.) Ownbey
- Synonyms: Mentions Castilleja parviflora Bong. var. oreopola (Greenm.) Ownbey
Distribution and Habitat
- Castilleja parviflora var. oreopola is distributed from British Columbia.
- It's described as a high-elevation-loving wildflower.
- Common near Mount Rainier.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Castilleja parviflora var. oreopola is a plant of type Subshrub,Forb/herb.
- It is a Perennial.
- The subspecies Castilleja parviflora var. oreopola is notable for its magenta coloring.
- Develops in an erect manner and, as the years go by, becomes a tree
- Indian Paintbrush has a spike like flower.
Ecological Role
- Indian paintbrushes are hemisitic, meaning they feed.
Interactions With Other Organisms
- The plant is described as hemisitic, meaning that they feed on other plants.