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parrothead Indian paintbrush
Scientific Name: Castilleja pilosa
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Castilleja pilosa: Parrothead Indian Paintbrush
Castilleja pilosa, commonly known as Parrothead Indian Paintbrush, is a fascinating species belonging to the Indian paintbrush genus.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a forb/herb, a non-woody plant.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Castilleja pilosa (S. Watson) Rydb.
- Common Name: Parrothead Indian Paintbrush
- Family: Orobanchaceae (formerly Scrophulariaceae)
- Synonyms: Castilleja longispica
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the western United States.
- Specific locations mentioned include the Sierra Nevada, California.
Morphological Characteristics
- Described as a forb/herb, which means it's a non-woody plant.
Subspecies and Varieties
- Castilleja pilosa var. pilosa
- Castilleja pilosa var. longispica
Ecology
- Observed being visited by robberflies.
Cultivation
- Suggested to fertilize when implanting or every 2-3 years towards the end of winter or the beginning of autumn.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS database
- Discover Life
- Dave's Garden