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.


From Hike to Saddle Mt. 6/19/14 H325










From Hike to Mary's Peak 6/24/14 H326







Indian paintbrush
Also called: prairie-fire
(Castilleja)

The Castilleja genus has about 200 different species.
Eight different species of Castilleja can be found in Oregon

The species found in Oregon are:
1) Attenuate Indian Paintbrush, Narrowleaf Paintbrush, : Castilleja attenuata

2) Desert Paintbrush: Castilleja chromosa

3) Harsh Paintbrush: Castilleja hispida

4) Harsh Paintbrush, Harsh Indian Paintbrush: Castilleja hispida

5) Common Paintbrush, Scarlet Paintbrush, Scarlet Indian Paintbrush: Castilleja miniata

6) Cliff Indian Paintbrush, Cliff Paintbrush: Castilleja rupicola

7) Bog Paintbrush, Suksdorf's Paintbrush, Suksdorf's Indian Paintbrush: Castilleja suksdorfii

8) Annual White Paintbrush, Hairy Indian Paintbrush, Hairy Owl-clover, Thin Paintbrush: Castilleja tenuis

Click Here for a description of each

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From Hike to Saddle Mt. 6/19/14 H325

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From Hike to Mary's Peak 6/24/14 H326

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