Wholeleaf Indian paintbrush
| Botanical Name | Castilleja integra |
| Common Name | Wholeleaf Indian paintbrush, Southwestern Indian paintbrush, Foothills paintbrush |
| Family | Orobanchaceae - Broomrape |
| Description | This is a short-lived perennial plant. The leaves are red-green, hairy and about 2" long. |
| Mature Size | 4"-12" x 6" |
| Bloom | July-August. Hairy, red to red-orange in terminal clusters with narrow bracts. |
| Interesting Facts | It is a native to the plains of eastern New Mexico and Colorado. Castilleja is a genus of parasite plants that must tap into the roots of other plants for their nutrients. It attracts hummingbirds. |
| Traditional and Medicinal Uses | The leaves have been used in the cooking of beans and rice. |
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Photo for SFBG by Jim Alford
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