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Castilleja rhexiifolia (Splitleaf indian paintbrush)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Castilleja rhexiifolia Rydb.

Splitleaf Indian paintbrush, Rosy indian-paintbrush

Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)

USDA Symbol: CARH4

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

A cluster of usually unbranched stems rises 8-24 in. from the woody base of this perennial wildflower. The showy, paintbrush-like inflorescence is short and dense with large, rose or crimson, occasionally yellow, bracts.

The roots of Castilleja species tap into the roots of a host plant for survival.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: CO , ID , MT , NM , NV , OR , UT , WA , WY
Canada: AB , BC
Native Distribution: Mts. from Alt. to B.C., s. to w. CO, UT & n.e. OR
Native Habitat: Moist, open, alpine to subalpine woods & slopes
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Rocky soils.
Conditions Comments: The roots of Castilleja spp. hook to the roots of a host plant for survival.

Propagation

Description: Not Available
Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes

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From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Castilleja rhexiifolia in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Castilleja rhexiifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Castilleja rhexiifolia

Metadata

Record Modified: 2009-01-13
Research By: TWC Staff

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