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cream sacs

Scientific Name: Castilleja rubicundula ssp. rubicundula

Family: Scrophulariaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Castilleja rubicundula: Cream Sacs

Castilleja rubicundula, commonly known as cream sacs, is a wildflower belonging to the Indian paintbrush family.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions anal sacs in dogs, which could be a potential point of confusion for pet owners.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Castilleja rubicundula
  • Common Name: Cream Sacs
  • Family: Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)
  • Synonym: USDA Symbol: CARU20

Subspecies

  • Castilleja rubicundula subsp. lithospermoides (Benth.) T.I. Chuang & Heckard
  • Castilleja rubicundula ssp. lithospermoides

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to northern California and southern Oregon.
  • Found along the California coast.
  • Can be found in boggy areas.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Color: Yellow
  • Shape: Odd

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Found alongside goldfields and buttercups in boggy areas.

Further Information

  • Calflora: www.calflora.org/cgi-bin/species_query.cgi?where-taxon=Castilleja
  • Discover Life: Discover Life
  • Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)