Desert Paintbrush, Indian Paintbush

• Scientific Name: Castilleja Lanata
• Common Name: Desert Paintbrush, Indian Paintbush
• References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2016. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: A flora of southwestern Arizona. Part 17. Eudicots: Nyctaginaceae to Plumbaginaceae. Phytoneuron 2016-34: 1-77. Published 11 May 2016. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/34PhytoN-SWArizPt17NYPL.pdf#page=44
• Habitat: Rocky slopes
• Life Form: Forb, perennial
• Leaf Description: Alternate simple
• Flower Color: Red
• Flowering Period: Mar. to Aug.
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Rare
• Family: Orobanchaceae (broomrape family)