Giant Red Indian Paintbrush, Slender Indian Paintbrush, Slender Paintbrush
Castilleja gracillima
Synonyms: Castilleja confusa, Castilleja inconstans, Castilleja miniata ssp. miniata, Castilleja oblongifolia, Castilleja uliginosa
A close-up of the upper stem leaves and inflorescence of slender paintbrush (Castilleja gracillima) as seen near the wildlife viewing area in Logan Valley, Malheur National Forest. Photographed on June 26, 2011. Currently, this species is lumped into Castilleja miniata ssp. miniata, but may be soon considered a separate species in Oregon again in the the near future. The webmaster has also seen plants like this in Big Summit Prairie, Ochoco National Forest.
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Additional close-up photos of slender paintbrush (Castilleja gracillima) as seen near the wildlife viewing area in Logan Valley, Malheur National Forest. Photographed on June 26, 2011.
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Slender paintbrush spotted along Forest Road #16 at Lake Creek, Logan Valley, Malheur National Forest.......July 9, 2023.
Paul Slichter