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splithair Indian paintbrush
Scientific Name: Castilleja schizotricha
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Splithair Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja schizotricha)
The Castilleja schizotricha, commonly known as splithair Indian paintbrush, is a captivating forb/herb belonging to the genus Castilleja.
Distribution and Habitat
- This species is endemic to the Klamath Mountains of southwest Oregon and northwest California.
- It is typically found at high elevations within this region.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Castilleja schizotricha Greenm.
- Common Name: Splithair Indian Paintbrush
- Family: Orobanchaceae (though Scrophulariaceae is also mentioned)
- Rank: Species
- Synonym: Castilleja arachnoidea ssp. schizotricha (Greenm.) Pennell
Morphological Characteristics
- Classified as a forb/herb, indicating it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It is a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years.
Additional Information
- The genus Castilleja, which includes Castilleja schizotricha, is commonly known as Indian paintbrush or prairie-fire and comprises about 200 species.
Further Resources
- Encyclopedia of Life: Provides information on Castilleja schizotricha.
- Discover Life: Offers details about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of this species.
- CalPhotos: Contains images of Castilleja schizotricha.