Rosy Paintbrush
Castilleja rhexiifolia

Family: Broomrape (Orobanchaceae)
AKA: Magenta Paintbrush, Splitleaf Indian Paintbrush
Photo taken on: July 18, 2004
Location: Above Lake Irwin, GV, CO
Life Zones: Subalpine to alpine
Habitat: Moist meadows

Color ranges from dusky magenta to flaming fuchsia. Grows to 12" in masses. At alpine elevations it only grows to 5".

Rosy Paintbrush and Sulphur Paintbrush hybrids.

Photo taken on: July 12, 2008
Location: Rainbow Lake trail, GV, CO