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longspike Indian paintbrush

Scientific Name: Castilleja pilosa var. longispica

Family: Scrophulariaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Castilleja pilosa var. longispica: Longspike Indian Paintbrush

Castilleja pilosa var. longispica, commonly known as longspike Indian paintbrush, is a variety of Castilleja pilosa. This forb/herb is a perennial plant found in specific regions of the United States.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Castilleja pilosa (S. Watson) Rydb. var. longispica (A. Nelson) N.H. Holmgren
  • Common Name: Longspike Indian Paintbrush
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Variety
  • Synonym: Castilleja longispica A. Nelson (not an active name)

Distribution and Habitat

  • This variety of Indian paintbrush is specifically noted to be found in Idaho and Montana.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • The longspike Indian paintbrush develops in an erect manner.