[Paintbrushes: The Genus Castilleja in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon and Washington]
Harsh Paintbrush, Harsh Indian Paintbrush
Castilleja hispida var. hispida
Synonyms: Castilleja angustifolia var. abbreviata, Castilleja angustifolia,var. hispida, Castilleja hispida ssp. abbreviata, Castilleja hispida ssp. hispida
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Harsh paintbrush observed in rocky, summit meadows at Monte Cristo, Monte Cristo Natural Area Preserve......June 21, 2022.
Harsh paintbrush as seen at a DNR rock
quarry at about 4100' on the southeastern flanks of Mt. Adams.........May
19, 2006.
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Harsh paintbrush in bloom along the Buck Creek Trail #54 on open balds high up on the north rim of the White Salmon River canyon, Mount Adams, Gifford Pinchot National Forest.......May 29, 2020. Note the rounded calyx lobes labeled on the first photo.
The photo above shows a close-up of the long galea poking out
beyond the rounded calyx lobes of harsh paintbrush. Note the long spreading
hairs on the outer surface of the calyx and the lobed bract subtending the calyx.
Photographed above 5000' along Dry Creek on slopes above Road K4000.........June
18, 2006.
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These photos show harsh paintbrush as seen as seen at a DNR
rock quarry at about 4100' on the southeastern flanks of Mt. Adams..........May
22, 2005. Note the broad central part of the bract with the spreading
lateral lobes from near its base. The central lobes often bears smaller lobes
near its apex (seen above on some of the bracts.).
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Harsh paintbrush blooming along the Cone Peak Trail #3408, Willamette National Forest......July 17, 2023.
Paul Slichter