Castilleja elata
Siskiyou Paintbrush
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Family: Orobanchaceae
Conservation status: CNPS 2B.2
Castilleja elata (Siskiyou Paintbrush) is a California plant in the Orobanchaceae family.
I apologize, but I cannot generate a complete description because crucial botanical details are missing from the plant data provided. The critical fields needed (such as habitat, elevation range, flowering time, and Jepson description) are blank. To create an accurate description following the established rules, I would need: - Specific bioregions - Elevation range - Habitat details - Flowering months - Flower color - Growth characteristics from Jepson description - Leaf details - Stem/growth form information If you can provide the missing botanical data for Castilleja elata, I'll be happy to generate a precise, rules-compliant description. Note: Jepson eFlora does not treat this as a distinct taxon; it considers it a synonym of Castilleja miniata subsp. elata.
Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Conservation status
CNPS 2B.2
How to tell it apart
vs Triphysaria: Castilleja lacks the sharp fold in flower throat; Triphysaria has abrupt crease above lower lip.; vs Trifolium: Castilleja has tubular flowers with colorful bracts; Trifolium has round heads of pea-like flowers and three leaflets.; vs Pedicularis: Castilleja has open forward beak and colorful bracts; Pedicularis has closed hood and fern-like leaves.; vs Orthocarpus: Castilleja has open beak you can see into; Orthocarpus has closed hood covering stamens completely.; vs Epilobium: Castilleja has tubular two-lipped flowers and colorful bracts; Epilobium has four separate petals arranged in cross.
Frequently asked questions
What plant family does Castilleja elata belong to?
Castilleja elata is in the Orobanchaceae family, genus Castilleja.
Is Castilleja elata rare or endangered?
Castilleja elata carries California Rare Plant Rank 2B.2, state rank S2S3.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-09-30
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