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Indian Paintbrush
Castilleja miniata
47.2112, -121.007
Field Notes
Description:
This wildflower is about one foot tall and has orange petals.
Habitat:
Spotted in a opening in the forest.
Notes:
The Paintbrush evoked the Native American legend of a young brave who tried to paint the sunset with his warpaints. Frustrated that he could not match the brilliance of nature, he ask for guidance from the Great Spirit. The Great Spirit gave him paintbrushes laden with the colors he so desired. With these, he painted his masterpiece and left the spent brushes in fields across the landscape. These brushes sprouted the flowers we now so wonderfully love!
Reference Links:
Wildflowers of the Northwest -- Indian Paintbrush
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMay 16, 2017
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