Plant Data

Names and Taxonomy

  • Common Names: Clokey’s Paintbrush
  • Synonyms: Castilleja martini var. clokeyi
  • Family: Orobanchaceae (Broomrape)
  • Genus Information:

Habit and Size

  • Duration: perennial
  • Habit: forb
  • Shape: upright
  • Size: 1-2 feet tall
  • Stem: hairy, green

Leaves

  • Color: green
  • Shape: linear
  • Edge: smooth
  • Arrangement: basal, opposite
  • Leaf Retention:

Flowers and Fruit

  • Sex: monoecious
  • Flower Color: Red, Yellow, Green
  • Flower Size: 2-3 inches
  • Number of Petals:
  • Bloom: Jun, Jul, Aug
  • Fruit: capsule

Habitat and Growing Conditions

  • Water Use: medium
  • Light: shade
  • Soil: gravel, sand
  • Habitat: Dry rocky or gravelly slopes, open conifer forests, montane to subalpine

Distribution

  • Distribution: CA, NV
  • Seen: NV (Mary Jane Falls)
  • Elevation: 5000-15000 feet (1500–3200 m)

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