Indian Paintbrush by Cosine
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Description
The meadows at Rainier were full of Indian Paintbrush (genus Castilleja), Lupine, and several other beautiful wildflowers. I really liked the red color of these; most of the ones I see are orange. When I was looking up the Latin name I learned that the red isn't the blossom, it's just colored leaves; the blossoms are actually rather tiny and hiding under the leaves. I love the Internet. :-)
Thanks for looking and any comments.
Comments (7)
barbdennist
What a beautiful picture of Indian Paintbrush and you are correct, the color is very pretty. Thanks for the lesson too, I learned something new today as a result. I hope you post a picture of Lupine, too, another of my favorite wild flowers.
MrsLubner
I have always loved the Indian Paintbrush. It fills pastures along with blue bonnets in Texas where I grew up. There is a wonderful Indian story about Indian Paintbrush and a young child who paints pictures with them that I read to my grand daughter. Lovely capture.
Jennyfnf
Thankyou Dennis for this. I have never seen an Indian Paintbrush plant. I expect our climate is too chilly for them but I like the story and now I have learned something new also.
kansas
I really like Indian Paintbrush. Thanks for sharing this photo.
danamo
I love alpine wildflowers. Great shot.
uniquedreamer
Steve has told me about these Indian Paintbrush plants, there beautiful and such a nice capture!... :)
PhotoSmith
As you can see from Lori's comment, we've been admiring them too! I agree with your comment about the internet - research really enhances the nature experience. Beautiful shot, Dennis.