Where will we be stomping around (figuratively, not actually stomping in the bluebonnets)? Here are the top ten places to see bluebonnets in 2021. Don’t trample through the flowers, that kills the blooms, no blooms, no seeds. If you decide to go to the following locations, use some common sense. I’m afraid bluebonnet season might not be around for the next generations. The areas around Austin that were still somewhat rural a few years ago and had fields of flowers are basically all subdivisions now. It was already hard enough with all of the development. I want to share these awesome spots, but I see the locations being trampled down, people trespassing, and owners becoming fed up subsequently mowing the fields. SEINet for synonyms, scientific names, recorded geographic locations and general informationīutterflies and Moths of North America (BAMONA) (accessed ).Ĭopyright © 2011-2022, Southwest Desert Flora, All Rights ReservedĪll photographs appearing on this site are the property of Southwest Desert Flora.This is the sixth year I have made this list and it is growing increasingly difficult to make a top ten list. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas, Austin, TX. Native Plant Information Network, NPIN (2013). of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service on-line database and USGS ITIS search - (accessed )Īrizona Flora, Kearney, Thomas H., Peebles, Robert H., 1960, University of California Press, Berkley and Los Angeles, California. See ethno-botanical uses at Native American Ethnobotany, University of Michigan, Dearborn.ĭate Profile Completed:, updated format Zuni Dye, Black, Root bark used with minerals to color deerskin black. Navajo, Ramah Drug, Gynecological Aid, Decoction of leaf taken during pregnancy to keep baby small, for easy labor. Navajo, Ramah Drug, Blood Medicine, Compound decoction of root used to 'clean out the blood' after internal injury. Keres, Western Other, Ceremonial Items, Plant held by women for decoration during the harvest dance. Jemez Other, Preservative, Dried bracts mixed with chile seeds to prevent spoilage during storage. In Southwestern Desert Flora also see Exserted Indian Paintbrush, Castilleja exserta.Ĭastilleja integra has been used for a variety of purposes by South American indigenous peoples.Īpache, White Mountain Dye, Unspecified, Root bark used with other substances to color various kinds of skins, especially deer skin. gloriosa ( Castilleja gloriosa) was collected at Fort Verde, Yavapai County ( Mearns 208). The type species of Castilleja integra var. integra, Wholeleaf Indian Paintbrush, (AZ, CO, NM, TX).Ĭomments: The Wholeleaf Indian Paintbrush as well as the Sierra Woolly Indian Paintbrush ( Castilleja lanata), which also is found in Arizona, are host species for the caterpillar larvae of the Fulvia Checkerspot Butterfly, Chlosyne fulvia. gloriosa, Wholeleaf Indian Paintbrush, (AZ) Ĭastilleja integra var. There are 2 varieties in Castilleja integra Ĭastilleja integra var. All data is approximate and subject to taxonomic changes. In the Southwestern United States, Arizona there are 16 species of Castilleja, in California there are 36 species, Nevada has 20 species, New Mexico has 21 species, Texas has 09 species, Utah has 15 species. World wide, The Plant List includes 204 accepted species names and includes a further 238 infraspecific rank for the genus. Genus Information: In North America there are 109 species and 166 accepted taxa overall for Castilleja. Threatened/Endangered Information: No information available. Wetland Indicator: No information available. Invasive/Noxious Weed Information: No information available. Weed Information: No information available. North America & US County Distribution Map for Castilleja integra. However, variety "gloriosa" is very rare and in the United States where it is found only Maricopa County, Arizona. In Arizona it occurs throughout the state with few or no records in Gila, Greenlee, LaPaz and Gila counties. Recorded Range: Castilleja integra is found in the southwestern United States in AZ, CO, NM, TX. Habitat Preferences: Among oaks and pines. Leaves: Green alternate, entire, sessile narrowly lanceolate glabrous or glabrate above.įlower Color: Red, scarlet or yellowish bracts flowers greenish.įlowering Season: March to September in Arizona and Texas. Growth Form: Forb/herb, subshrub suffrutescent stems more or less tomentose pubescence leafy, mostly erect. Castilleja integra, Wholeleaf Indian Paintbrushįamily: Scrophulariaceae, Figwort or Snapdragon Family - Moving to Orobanchaceae
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