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Castilleja

Castilleja

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Plants from the western Americas that often take food from grass roots and have bright red or orange flowers
  • noun
  • /kæstəˈleɪdʒə/
  • Specialized
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  • The wildflower Castilleja is commonly known for its vibrant red and orange bracts.

Examples

  • Many species of Castilleja are native to high-altitude meadows and prairies.

  • Ecologists study how Castilleja species interact with surrounding grasses in their ecosystem.

  • The Castilleja plant blooms in vibrant colors.

  • Many gardeners love Castilleja for its unique appearance.

  • Ecologists study how Castilleja species interact with surrounding grasses in their ecosystem.

  • Many species of Castilleja are native to high-altitude meadows and prairies.

  • The wildflower Castilleja is commonly known for its vibrant red and orange bracts.

Synonyms

Indian paintbrush
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A wild plant with bright red or orange flowers found in North America

is a broader botanical genus from western North and South America with root parasitism

Compounds

Castilleja chromosa
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A plant with tall stems and dense bright red or orange flower spikes

Castilleja miniata
  • Specialized
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A wildflower with bright red, ragged flower clusters that grows in western North America

Castilleja sessiliflora
  • Specialized
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A hairy wild plant with pink flowers that grows on prairies

Castilleja sulphurea
  • Specialized
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A flowering plant with ragged pale yellow flowers in moist mountain meadows

Surface Forms

Castilleja singular
Castillejas plural

Etymology

Castilleja comes from a Spanish family name and was given to honor a Spanish botanist, so the word is really a person's name for this group of bright wildflowers called 'Indian paintbrush'.