Scarlet Indian paintbrush
| Botanical Name | Castilleja miniata |
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| Common Name | Scarlet Indian paintbrush | |
| Family | Orobanchaceae - Broomrape | |
| Description | A leafy plant with hairy stems and leaves. | |
| Mature Size | 1-3 feet tall | |
| Bloom | May-Sept. The flower cluster resembles a ragged, scarlet paintbrush. The calyx and bracts beneath each flower are sticky. | |
| Interesting Facts | Difficult to transplant | |
| Traditional and Medicinal Uses | The most common historic use for paintbrush has been in conjunction with other plants to color deerskins red. The Tewa Indians ate raw paintbrush flowers. |