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parrothead Indian paintbrush

Scientific Name: Castilleja pilosa var. 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 species belonging to the genus Castilleja, also known as Indian Paintbrush or Prairie-fire.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass), indicating potential for easy access and consumption by pets.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Castilleja pilosa (S. Watson) Rydb.
  • Common Name: Parrothead Indian Paintbrush
  • Family: Orobanchaceae (also listed as Scrophulariaceae in some sources)
  • Synonyms: Castilleja longispica (implied, based on the mention of Castilleja pilosa var. longispica).

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the western United States.
  • Specifically mentioned in the Sierra Nevada, California; Oregon and Washington.
  • Not found in Idaho.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Described as a forb/herb, indicating a non-woody plant.

Varieties

  • Castilleja pilosa var. pilosa
  • Castilleja pilosa var. longispica

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Observed to interact with robberflies.

Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS database
  • Discover Life
  • CalPhotos
  • Dave's Garden
  • NIISS.org species profile