Castilleja glandulifera


Castilleja glandulifera, commonly called the glandular paintbrush or sticky paintbrush is a species of paintbrush.

Description

This is a short perennial plant growing long. Leaves are yellowish-green with brighter yellow bracts. Upper plant has a gland that produces a sticky substance, hence both the common names Glandular and Sticky Paintbrush.

Range

Near endemic to the subalpine zones of eastern Oregon, with disjunct populations in California and Idaho.

Habitat

Grows in sandy granite slopes, talus, and hillsides at.

Phenology

Blooms from June to September.