Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja coccinea)

Indian Paintbrush
Castilleja coccinea

Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja coccinea) Other common names: Painted Cup, Scarlet Indian Paintbrush, Scarlet Painted Cup

Other scientific names: Bartsia coccinea

Family: Broom-rape Family (Orobanchaceae), (Figwort Family (Scrophulariaceae))

Flowers: Spring, Summer; Red/Pink; Irregular flowers

Leaves: Alternate

Habitat: Wet Areas

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 70

Native/Non-native: Native

Photographs: 165 photographs available, of which 8 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja coccinea) flower

Indian Paintbrush flowers.

Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja coccinea) flower

Indian Paintbrush flowers up close.

Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja coccinea) flower

Sometimes the flowers are yellow.

Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja coccinea) plant

Indian Paintbrush plant in early June.

Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja coccinea) plant

Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja coccinea) plants

A nice group by a pond.

Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja coccinea) seeds

Indian Paintbrush seeds forming.

Range map for Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja coccinea)

PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State.
The entire Province/State is coloured, regardless of where in that Province/State it occurs.

(Range map provided courtesy of the USDA website and is displayed here in accordance with their Policies)

Indian Paintbrush Castilleja coccinea

Indian Paintbrush
Castilleja coccinea