Castilleja sulphurea
(Sulphur Indian Paintbrush)
Castilleja sulphurea, FR679, Ophir Pass Road, San Juan Co. 8384
Castilleja sulphurea, FR679, Ophir Pass Road, San Juan Co. 8388
Castilleja sulphurea, Mayflower Gulch, Summit Co. 7349
Castilleja sulphurea, Mayflower Gulch, Summit Co. 7294
Castilleja sulphurea, Mayflower Gulch, Summit Co. 7292
Castilleja occidentalis, Black Powder Pass, Summit Co. 4255
Castilleja sulphurea, FR679, Ophir Pass Road, San Juan Co. 8386
| Scientific Name | Castilleja sulphurea (Castilleja septentrionalis) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | CASU12 |
| Common Name | Sulphur Indian Paintbrush | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 33083 |
| Family | Orobanchaceae (Broomrape) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Subalpine to alpine (6400 to 11500 ft.); forests, streamsides and meadows. Plant: Erect semi-parasitic perennial with few to several stems 10 to 22 inches tall; may be branched above; and red to maroon. Leaves: Smooth alternate, lanceolate to almost linear stem leaves 3/4 to 2-1/3 inches long; tinged maroon, prominently veined. Inflorescence: Thin, inconspicuous green flower tubes surrounded by large, pale yellow bracts; flowers have a protruding lower lip and a larger upper lip. Note: Often found with C. miniata and C. rhexiifolia. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, SW Colorado Wildflowers and SEINet. |
BONAP Distribution Map Castilleja septentrionalis Map Color Key |
Colorado Status: Native |
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Banner photo: Castilleja rhexifolia and a brewing storm over the San Juan Mountains