Kingdom Plantae Family Orobanchaceae Rank Species | Order Lamiales Genus Castilleja | |
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Similar Indian paintbrush, Castilleja sessiliflora, Castilleja linariifolia, Castilleja angustifolia, Castilleja miniata | ||
Castilleja integra, with the common name wholeleaf Indian paintbrush, is an herbacous perennial plant native to the Southwestern United States.
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Distribution
The plant is found in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas.
Castilleja integra was first discovered in the Organ Mountains near El Paso, Texas by Charles Wright. Its first published description was in 1858 by Asa Gray.
Uses
The Zuni people used the root's bark, mixed with minerals, to dye deerskin black.
References
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