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Castilleja miniata var. dixonii
Dixon's paintbrush
var. dixonii: note the thicker, broader leaves.
Greenish flower surrounded by bright red calyx.
Specimens
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Distribution: Occurring west of the Cascades crest in Washington; southwestern British Columbia to northwestern Oregon.

Habitat: Coastal bluffs and sand dunes.

Flowers: May-August

Origin: Native

Growth Duration: Perennial

Conservation Status: Not of concern

Pollination: Bumblebees, bees, hummingbirds

Description:
Identification Notes:

Leaves are thicker, broader, and more blunt at tip compared to var. miniata; restricted to immediate coastal areas at low elevations.

Accepted Name:
Castilleja miniata Douglas ex Hook. var. dixonii (Fernald) A. Nelson & J.F. Macbr.
Publication: Bot. Gaz. 65(1): 70. 1918.

Synonyms & Misapplications:
Castilleja dixonii Fernald
Castilleja miniata Douglas ex Hook. ssp. dixonii (Fernald) Kartesz
Additional Resources:

PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Castilleja miniata var. dixonii in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database

WA Flora Checklist: Castilleja miniata var. dixonii checklist entry

OregonFlora: Castilleja miniata var. dixonii information

E-Flora BC: Castilleja miniata var. dixonii atlas page

CalPhotos: Castilleja miniata var. dixonii photos

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