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Castilleja linariaefolia

Common name:	Wyoming Indian Paintbrush	Family:	Scrophulariaceae
Author:	Benth.	Botanical references:	60
Synonyms:
Known Hazards:	None known
Range:	South-western N. America.
Habitat:	Dry plains and hills, usually with sagebrush, and in hills to 3,000 metres[60].
Edibility Rating (1-5):	1	Medicinal Rating (1-5):	2

Other Possible Synonyms:	From various places across the web, may not be correct. See below.
	C. linariifolia[B,CPHOTO,CAL,CAL,,G,P] C. linariifolia var. omnipubescens[B,P] C. linearis[B,P] C. trainii[B,P]
Other Common Names:	From various places around the Web, may not be correct. See below.
	Wyoming Indian Paintbrush [P], Wyoming Indian-paintbrush [B],
Systematics:	From a USDA Plants Database
	Order: Scrophulariales. Figwort family

Physical Characteristics

Perennial growing to 0.6m. . The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs). We rate it 1/5 for edibility and 2/5 for medicinal use.

The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It requires moist soil.

Edible Uses

Flowers[257].

Medicinal Uses

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Treats skin diseases, kidney disorders and leprosy[155].
A decoction of the plant has been used in the treatment of excessive menstrual discharge and other menstrual difficulties, and also to prevent conception[257].
A decoction of the leaves has been used during pregnancy in order to keep the baby small and thus lead to an easier labour[257].
The root is cathartic[257]. A decoction has been used as a blood purifier[257]. When taken over a long period of time, a decoction of the root is said to be an effective treatment for venereal disease[257].
The plant has been used to treat stomach aches[257].

Other Uses

None known

Cultivation details

The state flower of Wyoming[60].
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Propagation

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Web References

References for Castilleja linariifolia (a possible synonym).

[B] Data (Latin & Common names, other references) from the BONAP's Synonymized Checklist of the Vascular Flora of the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
[C] Taxon data. from the CalFlora database.
Images from the CalPhoto database.
[G] Data (Common Names, Uses, Distribution) from the USDA/ARS NPGS's GRIN taxonomic database.
[P] Data. (uses, distribution, wetland) from the USDA'a Plants database.

References for the family Scrophulariaceae.

[CHINA] Data Very detailed botanical/identification info. from the Flora of China.

See the PFAF Links Pages for other sources.

Also try Photos and info from the The Plants Database which has 14,000 images.

References

[60] Hitchcock. C. L. Vascular Plants of the Pacific Northwest. University of Washington Press 1955
A standard flora for Western N. America with lots of information on habitat etc. Five large volumes, it is not for the casual reader.

[155] Arnberger. L. P. Flowers of the Southwest Mountains. Southwestern Monuments Ass. 1968
A lovely little pocket guide to wild plants in the southern Rockies of America.

[257] Moerman. D. Native American Ethnobotany Timber Press. Oregon. 1998 ISBN 0-88192-453-9
Very comprehensive but terse guide to the native uses of plants. Excellent bibliography, fully referenced to each plant, giving a pathway to further information. Not for the casual reader.

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