May 22, 2010
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Indian paintbrush, Castilleja angustifolia
Indian paintbrush, Castilleja angustifolia
Indian paintbrush, Castilleja angustifolia
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Wow – looks like a plant on fire! Gorgeous heat in that red there… and the DOF in the last one is sooo dreamy!
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Comment by Stacey Dawn — May 22, 2010 @ 11:14 pm
The red of the paints really show up doesn’t it! I had not seen them in the desert before and was surprised to find them there.
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Comment by montucky — May 23, 2010 @ 8:30 am
Is it my imagination or is the Montana flower a softer color? All are lovely, and I am so looking forward to the wildflowers when we move out west.
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Comment by sandy — May 23, 2010 @ 8:23 am
That may be just due to that photo. Here is one from last year.
I wish I could refer you to a good book on them for that area. The one I use is a big help for identification and understanding of them, but it is only for BC and includes most of this area.
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Comment by montucky — May 23, 2010 @ 8:36 am
I forgot about that plant, I haven’t seen any in a long time.
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Comment by Candace — May 23, 2010 @ 10:18 am
They are just now starting to bloom here at the low elevations.
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Comment by montucky — May 23, 2010 @ 1:41 pm
How beautiful these are and well shot images. I especially like the first photo… rustic and beautiful.
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Comment by Anna Surface — May 23, 2010 @ 2:01 pm
They are very photogenic and their color is welcome to any setting. They are one of the first flowers I began to look forward to seeing when I was a child.
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Comment by montucky — May 23, 2010 @ 8:31 pm
It’s surprising to find Indian Paintbrush in AZ & UT – I associate it with Glacier Park in spring. It is more dramatic in the desert landscape.
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Comment by Maureen — May 23, 2010 @ 7:46 pm
I was surprised to see them there, too. I saw the color at quite a distance but didn’t recognize them until I got close. These in the desert bloom fuller than the ones in Montana.
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Comment by montucky — May 23, 2010 @ 8:32 pm
They remind me of fireworks. These are much prettier though.
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Comment by scienceguy288 — May 23, 2010 @ 8:09 pm
I see what you mean: they do look like small bursts of fireworks.
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Comment by montucky — May 23, 2010 @ 8:33 pm
Incredidble flower! I have never seen anything like this when talking about wild flowers.
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Comment by sartenada — May 23, 2010 @ 11:12 pm
They are interesting. The red parts are actually bracts which mostly conceal the tiny, inconspicuous green flowers. They are plentiful in Montana but I had never seen them before in the southwestern desert.
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Comment by montucky — May 24, 2010 @ 7:30 pm
These are definitely a favorite of mine–even better than Bear Grass.
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Comment by knightofswords — May 24, 2010 @ 9:36 am
I will post more photos of the paints later as their bloom matures in this area. I’ve always thought they were something to be excited about!
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Comment by montucky — May 24, 2010 @ 7:32 pm
a striking picture in the desert I’m sure. and how fun to find some when you got home too!
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Comment by silken — May 26, 2010 @ 7:29 am
A serendipity!
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Comment by montucky — May 26, 2010 @ 7:56 pm