Castilleja rubida
species of plant
Castilleja rubida, commonly called the purple alpine paintbrush or Wallowa alpine paintbrush, is a species of Indian paintbrush.
Description
This is a short perennial species growing only 5–15 cm tall. Leaves are a dark green or purple, and the bracts are usually purple, burgundy, and lavender, though it is rarely pink or yellowish.
Range
This species is endemic to limestone peaks in the Eagle Cap Wilderness, Oregon, between 2,200-3,000 m (7,217–9842 ft).
Habitat
It grows in rocky slopes, ledges, gravelly flats and alpine ridges.
Phenology
Flowers bloom in July and August.
Conservation
Currently treated as a G2 (Imperiled) on NatureServe, due to restricted range and climate change.
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