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longleaf Indian paintbrush

Scientific Name: Castilleja subinclusa ssp. franciscana

Family: Scrophulariaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Longleaf Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja subinclusa)

Castilleja subinclusa, commonly known as Longleaf Indian Paintbrush or Franciscan Paintbrush, is a vibrant wildflower native to California. It belongs to the genus Castilleja, a group of plants often referred to as Indian Paintbrushes.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Castilleja subinclusa Greene
  • Common Names: Longleaf Indian Paintbrush, Franciscan Paintbrush, Long Leaf Paintbrush, Zion Indian Paintbrush
  • Family: Orobanchaceae (Broomrape family)
  • Subspecies:
    • Castilleja subinclusa ssp. subinclusa
    • Castilleja subinclusa ssp. franciscana (Pennell) Chuang & Heckard (also presented as Castilleja subinclusa subsp. franciscana (Pennell) T.I. Chuang & Heckard)
  • Synonyms/Alternative Names: Flora of North America lists *C. subinclusa* var. *subinclusa*.

Distribution and Habitat

  • This species is native to northern, southern, and central California.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Castilleja subinclusa is described as a native perennial herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass).

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • It is sometimes found intertwined with sagebrush.
  • Associated species include Big sagebrush and arrowleaf balsamroot.

Further Information

  • The Jepson Manual 2nd edition
  • Flora of North America
  • Discover Life (discoverlife.org)