From Hike to Hamilton Mt 6/3/14 JH320








Indian paintbrush
also called prairie-fire
(Castilleja)

The flowers of Indian paintbrush are edible. Native American tribes used Indian paintbrush flowers as a condiment with other fresh greens.

However, Indian paintbrush plants absorb and concentrate selenium in their tissues. Hence, the roots and green parts of the plant (as contrasted to the flowers) are quite toxic and should not be eaten.


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