Scarlet Indian Paintbrush

A bright and showy plant that is common in high meadows. They easily hybridize, and the colors can vary greatly.
Most Indian paintbrushes are semi-parasitic, their roots establishing connections with roots of other species to leech nutrients.
Wildflower Details
| Scientific Name: | Castilleja miniata |
| Native: | Yes |
| Growing Season: | All summer |
| Soil Type: | Open areas, meadows |
| Family: | Figwort |





