Family | OROBANCHACEAE |
Genus species | Castilleja citrina Pennell |
Bibliography | Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 73: 532 (1922) |
Native Range | Kansas to Texas |
Primary Biome | Temperate |
Habitat | steppes |
Altitude | 300-800m |
Description | taproot, stems hirsute, leaves linear to linear-lanceolate, 3-7-lobate, acute to rounded, inflorescence 8-20cm, bracts oblong, 3-5-lobate, corolla 3-4cm long |
Size | 15-35cm |
Color | green, yellowish |
Bloom | spring |
Ca | |
Type | perennial |
Cultivation | sunny site with a deep, drained soil alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun |
Propagation | seed in spring, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C cuttings in late summer |
Synonyms | Castilleja labiata Pennell Castilleja purpurea var. citrina (Pennell) Shinners |
Territory | 7 Northern America 74 North-Central U.S.A. (KAN Kansas, OKL Oklahoma) 77 South-Central U.S.A. (TEX Texas) |