Western Yellow Indian Paintbrush - Castilleja occidentalis - Colorado Rocky Mountain Wildflowers

Common name: Western Yellow Paintbrush Latin name: Castilleja occidentalis


Annual/Perennial: Perennial Flowers: July to September Flower size: 1/2" to 1" forming a short spike Found in: Subalpine to Alpine Height: 10" to 12" Invasive: No Native species: No Useful in garden: No Image taken: Near summit of Guanella Pass
		Pictured Wildflower: Western Yellow Paintbrush - Castilleja occidentalis
Wildflower Field notes: Western Yellow Paintbrush is perhaps the prettiest of the yellow Paintbrushes. The flowers on the pictured plant are young and haven't matured to their normal yellow. Look for Western Yellow Paintbrush in sunny areas in tundras, clearings, slopes, and near the edge of Willows.

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Common name: Western Yellow Paintbrush Latin name: Castilleja occidentalis