INDIAN PAINTBRUSH
(Castilleja miniata)
SIZE: 0.5 to 3 feet tall
FLOWER SIZE: Approximately 1 inch long
FLOWER SHAPE: Clover Like
COLOR(S): Red, Orange, Yellow, White/Cream
DESCRIPTION: The Northwest is a great place to
catch several types of paintbrush. They are
known for their bright red color, although it can
vary from orange to scarlet to purple to even
white or yellow. Their color comes from dense,
bright bracts that surround the actual flower.