Castilleja uliginosa
Pitkin Marsh paintbrush
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Family: Orobanchaceae
Conservation status: CNPS 1A
Castilleja uliginosa (Pitkin Marsh 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 1A
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 uliginosa belong to?
Castilleja uliginosa is in the Orobanchaceae family, genus Castilleja.
Is Castilleja uliginosa rare or endangered?
Castilleja uliginosa carries California Rare Plant Rank 1A, state rank SX.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Castilleja wightii — Wight' indian paint brush
- Castilleja affinis — Indian paintbrush
- Castilleja affinis subsp. affinis
- Castilleja affinis subsp. litoralis — Oregon coast paintbrush
- Castilleja affinis subsp. neglecta — Tiburon paintbrush
- Castilleja ambigua — Johnny-nip
- Chloropyron maritimum — Salt marsh bird's beak
- Chloropyron maritimum subsp. canescens
- Chloropyron maritimum subsp. maritimum — Salt marsh bird's-beak
Sources: CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-09-30
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