Wight's Paintbrush
NameWight's Paintbrush
Species NameCastilleja wightii
Common NameWight's Paintbrush
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeN/A
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Foliage Typeherbaceous
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive pale yellow-green floral bracts; known to be hemiparasitic.
Description
This specimen of Wight's Paintbrush (*Castilleja wightii*) displays a vibrant cluster of pale yellow-green bracts and flowers, characteristic of this herbaceous perennial. The stem and floral parts are covered in fine, soft hairs, giving it a slightly fuzzy appearance.
