Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
nervosa
ID:
1137876

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Nelson

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001137214



Common Names

  • Nerve Indian Paintbrush
  • Nerveleaf Indian Paintbrush
  • Nerve Paintbrush


Searching for Castilleja nervosa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Castilleja nervosa (also called Nerveleaf Paintbrush, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal raceme of yellow to orange flowers. It grows in dry, open areas such as meadows, sagebrush flats, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Castilleja nervosa is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in xeriscaping, as it requires very little water to survive.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Castilleja nervosa has small, yellow flowers with a yellow center and a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small and black, while the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

Searching for Castilleja nervosa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Where to Find Castilleja nervosa

Castilleja nervosa can be found in the western United States, including California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-29201723: Based on the initial data import
Aven Nelson (1859-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Nelson' in the authors string.