Our annual tribute to a perennial favorite wildflower of ours Painted Brush or Indian Paintbrush if you will. The plant belongs to the genus Castilleja of which there are over 200 documents species in the Americas. With 24 species in the Rocky Mountain region and with of those species nine in our local area we are always noting the subtle differences in colors, texture and shapes among these beautiful plants.
This years photos were taken on a hike up an alpine ridge with this beautiful orange-red variety being most prevalent that day.
Until we meet again.
Awesome photo.
Thanks, these are one flower we always enjoy to photograph.
You’re welcome.
Beautiful!
We do agree with that.
so beautiful, so beautiful. Especially the first one, like a dancer/ballerina… Thank you, Love, nia
HI and thanks.
So aptly named. It is beautiful.
Yes, they are a beautiful flower.