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yellowhair Indian paintbrush
Scientific Name: Castilleja xanthotricha
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Castilleja xanthotricha - Yellowhair Indian Paintbrush
Castilleja xanthotricha, commonly known as Yellowhair Indian Paintbrush, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the plant family Scrophulariaceae.
Considerations for Children
- A "Safe Plant Rating" indicates this plant is not considered safe for children.
Considerations for Pets
- A "Safe Plant Rating" indicates this plant is not considered safe for dogs.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Castilleja xanthotricha Pennell
- Common Name: Yellowhair Indian Paintbrush
- Family: Scrophulariaceae
- Rank: Species
- Nomenclatural Reference: in Not. Nat. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philad. No. 74, 5 (1941)
- Synonyms: (None explicitly stated, but "CAXA" is listed as the accepted symbol)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the U.S. (United States)
- Found on sagebrush slopes, with an average of 15 plants at each of 307 sites observed.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Classified as a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- Perennial duration.
Ecology
- Castilleja is a genus of about 200 species of annual and perennial herbaceous plants.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Castilleja xanthotricha.
- Taxonomic information is available from the British Database of World Flora and Fauna.
- USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) resources may contain related information (Sce: USDA).
- Garden Guides may offer additional facts about Indian Paintbrush plants in general.