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Castilleja occidentalis is a member of the genus Castilleja (paintbrush), commonly referred to as western paintbrush. Like other members, it is a hemi-parasite.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Western paintbrush being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Castilleja septentrionalis
- Castilleja pulchella
- Castilleja chrysantha
- Castilleja pallida
- Castilleja unalaschcensis
- Castilleja lutescens
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Lamiales
- Family
- Orobanchaceae
- Genus
- Castilleja
- Species
- Castilleja occidentalis
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