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Western Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja occidentalis)

Description

Castilleja occidentalis is a member of the genus Castilleja, commonly referred to as western Indian paintbrush. Like other members, it is a hemi-parasite.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum: Magnoliophyta

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Lamiales

            • Family: Orobanchaceae

              • Genus: Castilleja