castilleja | (n) genus of western North and South American perennials often partially parasitic on roots of grasses, Syn. Castilleia, genus Castilleia, genus Castilleja |
desert paintbrush | (n) most common paintbrush of western United States dry lands; having erect stems ending in dense spikes of bright orange to red flowers, Syn. Castilleja chromosa |
giant red paintbrush | (n) wildflower of western North America having ragged clusters of crimson or scarlet flowers, Syn. Castilleja miniata |
great plains paintbrush | (n) hairy plant with pinkish flowers; Great Plains to northern Mexico, Syn. Castilleja sessiliflora |
sulfur paintbrush | (n) plant of moist highland meadows having ragged clusters of pale yellow flowers, Syn. Castilleja sulphurea |