Seep Paintbrush
NameSeep Paintbrush
Species NameCastilleja miniata
Common NameSeep Paintbrush
Bonsai Styleformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeN/A
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk FeaturesN/A
Foliage TypeHerbaceous, narrow, lanceolate, hairy
Height (cm)30
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesKnown for its striking orange-red bracts that resemble a painter's brush, this plant is hemiparasitic, often drawing nutrients from the roots of other plants.
Description
This specimen features a vibrant inflorescence of bright orange-red bracts atop a hairy, green stem. Small, yellowish-green true flowers are nestled within the colorful bracts, characteristic of the Paintbrush genus. The plant exhibits a singular, upright growth habit.
