Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
lemmonii
ID:
590977

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fl. N. Amer. 2(1): 297 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590309



Common Names

  • Lemmonii Indian Paintbrush
  • Lemmonii Paintbrush
  • Castilleja lemmonii


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Description

Castilleja lemmonii (also called Lemmon's owl's clover, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has lance-shaped leaves and small, two-lipped flowers that are usually yellow or orange. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Castilleja lemmonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in rock gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in dry areas and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castilleja lemmonii is a bright yellow-orange color and is tubular in shape. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped, bright green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castilleja lemmonii is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in the fall and lightly covered with soil. The plants will germinate in the spring and should be transplanted to their permanent location in the summer. The plants require full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Castilleja lemmonii

Castilleja lemmonii is native to the western United States, from California to Montana.

Castilleja lemmonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja lemmonii?

Castilleja lemmonii

What is the common name of Castilleja lemmonii?

Lemmon's Indian Paintbrush

What is the natural habitat of Castilleja lemmonii?

Dry, rocky slopes and meadows in the western United States

Species in the Castilleja genus

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801022-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].