Splitleaf Indian Paintbrush syn. Alpine Paintbrush
  Castilleja  rhexiifolia
Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family) 
syn. Orobanchaceae (Broomrape Family)

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Alta, Little Cottonwood  Canyon, Salt Lake County, Utah - June 6, 2013
paintbrush


Alta, Little Cottonwood  Canyon, Salt Lake County, Utah - June 6, 2013
leaves


Albion, Little Cottonwood  Canyon, Salt Lake County, Utah
 September 6, 2005


Albion, Little Cottonwood  Canyon, Salt Lake County, Utah
 September 6, 2005


Albion, Little Cottonwood  Canyon, Salt Lake County, Utah
 September 6, 2005



Photo Details - ©Nicky Davis
1. Alta, Little Cottonwood Canyon, Salt Lake County, Utah July 6, 2013
3. - 5.  - September 6, 2005 - Albion Basin, Salt Lake County, Utah

Description
Plant has erect stems 12 to 20 inches high with long leaves. The heads are pink.

Other
Host plant for the Fulvia and Leanira Checkerspot  butterflies.

 

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