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Castilleja lineata

Greene

Marsh-meadow Indian-paintbrush

G4Apparently Secure (G4?) Found in 2 roadless areas NatureServe Explorer →
G4Apparently SecureGlobal Rank
Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.160165
Element CodePDSCR0D1U0
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryVascular Plant
KingdomPlantae
PhylumAnthophyta
ClassDicotyledoneae
OrderScrophulariales
FamilyOrobanchaceae
GenusCastilleja
Other Common Names
marshmeadow Indian paintbrush (EN)
Concept Reference
Kartesz, J.T. 1994. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. 2nd edition. 2 vols. Timber Press, Portland, OR.
Conservation Status
Review Date2006-12-08
Change Date1994-07-17
Range Extent Comments
Found in New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado (Archuleta and Las Animas counties).
Ecology & Habitat

Description

A perennial plant, Castilleja lineata has gray-green, densely tomentose leaves and stems. Bracts are deeply lobed and dull yellowish. The new seasons growth is evident in early spring. Woody base with previous years flower stalks remaining through the winter.
Other Nations (1)
United StatesN4
ProvinceRankNative
New MexicoS4Yes
ColoradoS2Yes
ArizonaSNRYes
Plant Characteristics
Economic Value (Genus)No
Roadless Areas (2)
Arizona (1)
AreaForestAcres
Black River CanyonApache-Sitgreaves National Forests11,817
New Mexico (1)
AreaForestAcres
Alamo CanyonSanta Fe National Forest8,639
References (1)
  1. Kartesz, J.T. 1994. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. 2nd edition. 2 vols. Timber Press, Portland, OR.