About Castilleja latifolia Hook. & Arn.
Taxonomic Identity
Castilleja latifolia Hook. & Arn. is a perennial wildflower herb.
Growth Form and Height
It grows up to around 60 centimeters tall, and develops a shrublike spreading form as it ages over time.
Pubescence and Herbage Color
The whole plant is bristly and hairy, and its herbage can be green, gray-green, purple, or purple-tinted.
Leaf Characteristics
Its fleshy leaves are rounded or oval in shape, and grow up to 2 centimeters long.
Inflorescence and Bract Traits
Its inflorescence is composed of layers of greenish bracts, with tips colored from dull to very bright shades of red, orange, or yellow.
Flower Coloration
The flowers that emerge between the bracts often have similar coloration to the bract tips.
Fruit Characteristics
The fruit produced by this plant is a capsule that reaches up to 2 centimeters in length.
