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Sacramento Mountain Indian paintbrush

Scientific Name: Castilleja wootonii

Family: Scrophulariaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Sacramento Mountain Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja wootonii)

Discover the beauty of the Sacramento Mountain Indian Paintbrush, a striking perennial forb/herb native to the Sacramento Mountains and Chihuahuan Desert. Learn about its taxonomy, distribution, and more.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a forb/herb, a non-woody plant that is not a grass.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant is a forb/herb, a non-woody plant that is not a grass.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Castilleja wootonii Standl.
  • Common Names: Sacramento Mountain Indian Paintbrush
  • Synonym: Castilleja ciliata Pennell
  • Family: Scrophulariaceae
  • Taxonomic Status: Accepted

Distribution and Habitat

  • Primarily found in the Sacramento Mountains and Chihuahuan Desert region.
  • Observed in High Rolls, New Mexico, and other locations within the Sacramento Mountains.
  • Also grows in mountain slopes.
  • Not found in Idaho.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Type: Forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass)
  • Lifespan: Perennial
  • Structure: Herb

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The ash-grey Indian paintbrush is a semi-parasitic perennial plant that receives nutrients from host plants.

Resources and Further Information

  • ITIS Name: Castilleja wootonii Standl. (TSN 33090)
  • British Database of World Flora and Fauna