Castilleja lassenensis
Lassen paintbrush
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Family: Orobanchaceae
Conservation status: CNPS 1B.3
Castilleja lassenensis (Lassen paintbrush) is a California plant in the Orobanchaceae family.
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Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Conservation status
CNPS 1B.3
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 lassenensis belong to?
Castilleja lassenensis is in the Orobanchaceae family, genus Castilleja.
Is Castilleja lassenensis rare or endangered?
Castilleja lassenensis carries California Rare Plant Rank 1B.3, state rank S3.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-10-06
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