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Monte Neva Indian paintbrush
Scientific Name: Castilleja salsuginosa
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: NV (Monte Neva paintbrush)
Castilleja salsuginosa: Monte Neva Indian Paintbrush
Castilleja salsuginosa, commonly known as Monte Neva Indian Paintbrush, is a flowering plant belonging to the broomrape family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Castilleja salsuginosa N.H. Holmgren
- Common Names: Monte Neva Indian Paintbrush, Monte Neva Paintbrush, Indian Paintbrush, Prairie-fire
- Family: Orobanchaceae (formerly Scrophulariaceae - Figwort Family)
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
Distribution and Habitat
- Castilleja salsuginosa is endemic to Nevada, USA.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Castilleja salsuginosa is a perennial forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that lives for more than two years.
- It can grow up to seven inches tall.
Quirky Facts
- The text suggests that Indian Paintbrush flowers were consumed in moderation by various Native populations.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Castilleja salsuginosa.
- The USDA also provides information on this species.