Lesser Indian Paintbrush syn. Marsh Indian Paintbrush Castilleja exilis syn.  C. minor ssp. minor Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)  syn.  Orobanchaceae (Broomrape Family)  Home   Plant Index    Details    Utah Range Map

Photo Details August 22, 2004  - LeBarron Point, Utah County, Utah  - ©Nicky Davis Description Size: 3 feet tall annual.  Flowers: start halfway up the stem but just the very top is colored scarlet or orange. Blooms: June to August..  Habitat:  in wet soil in valleys.   Other Information Host plant for the Fulvia and Leanira Checkerspot Butterfly Back to Top