Indian Paintbrush
Copyright Barbara Samuelson 2002
Yellow Indian Paintbrush photographed at Drakes Estero,
Pt. Reyes, California. The Indian paintbrush (Castilleja)
is a native wildflower in the family Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)
and is semi-parasitic, deriving some of its nutrients by joining its roots
to those of other plants.
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