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valid
Authors:
A.Nelson
Source:
tro
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001137214
Common Names
- Nerve Indian Paintbrush
- Nerveleaf Indian Paintbrush
- Nerve Paintbrush
Description
Castilleja nervosa (also called Nerveleaf Paintbrush, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal raceme of yellow to orange flowers. It grows in dry, open areas such as meadows, sagebrush flats, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Castilleja nervosa is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in xeriscaping, as it requires very little water to survive.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Castilleja nervosa has small, yellow flowers with a yellow center and a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small and black, while the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Where to Find Castilleja nervosa
Castilleja nervosa can be found in the western United States, including California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.
Species in the Castilleja genus
Species in the Orobanchaceae family
Aeginetia indica,
Aeginetia mirabilis,
Aeginetia mpomii,
Aeginetia selebica,
Aeginetia sessilis,
Aeginetia sinensis,
Aeginetia flava,
Aeginetia acaulis,
Agalinis angustifolia,
Agalinis aphylla,
Agalinis aspera,
Agalinis auriculata,
Agalinis bandeirensis,
Agalinis bangii,
Agalinis brachyphylla,
Agalinis calycina,
Agalinis chaparensis,
Agalinis communis,
Agalinis decemloba,
Agalinis densiflora,
Agalinis digitalis,
Agalinis divaricata,
Agalinis edwardsiana,
Agalinis fasciculata,
Agalinis fiebrigii,
Agalinis filicaulis,
Agalinis filifolia,
Agalinis gattingeri,
Agalinis genistifolia,
Agalinis gypsophila,
Agalinis heterophylla,
Agalinis homalantha,
Agalinis humilis,
Agalinis itambensis,
Agalinis kingsii,
Agalinis lanceolata,
Agalinis laxa,
Agalinis linarioides,
Agalinis linifolia,
Agalinis maritima,
Agalinis megalantha,
Agalinis meyeniana,
Agalinis nana,
Agalinis navasotensis,
Agalinis neoscotica,
Agalinis obtusifolia,
Agalinis oligophylla,
Agalinis peduncularis,
Agalinis pennellii,
Agalinis plukenetii,