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Figwort Family Indian Paintbrush March-May Open Grasslands |
Scrophulariaceae Castilleja affiniis "Castillejo, a Spanish botanist" "Latin; allied to or akin to" |
The bright orange-red flower stands out in the grass like a beacon. Indian paintbrush is not too common, but is often found along Fish Trail and Flat Frog Trail in open grassy areas. The 1" flower head stands on a 4-6" stalk.
