Estimations range from more than 10,000 to greater than 3,000,000 (based on long-term monitoring data).Ĭastilleja christii is endemic to gentle, north-facing slopes in subalpine meadow and sagebrush habitats in the upper elevations of Mount Harrison in the Albion Mountains of Cassia County, Idaho. A precise estimate of the numbers of individuals in the population is difficult to determine. The population occupies approximately 200 acres. The global distribution of Castilleja christii is confined to a single population on the top of Mount Harrison. A Candidate Conservation Agreement for Castilleja christii outlining 10 years of conservation actions for this rare species was signed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service and USDA Forest Service in 2005. Castilleja christii is a Sensitive plant species on the Regional Forester’s Sensitive Plant List for the Intermountain Region. The inflorescence is yellow to yellow-orange with lanceolate to ovate bracts.Ĭastilleja christii is currently a Candidate for listing under the Endangered Species Act and is on the USFWS Notice of Review List. Leaves are 2 to 5 inches long and are narrow to broadly lance-shaped.

Stems are erect to ascending and usually unbranched with several in a cluster. One of the most interesting meadow species we sell, with a fascinating ecology. It is currently ranked as one of Idaho’s rarest plant taxa.Ĭhrist’s Indian Paintbrush is a showy perennial herb ranging 6 to 15 inches tall. Red Paintbrush Seeds (Castilleja miniata) 9.55. The conservation and protection of this rare population is managed by the Sawtooth National Forest, Minidoka Ranger District. This species is known from only a single population on the summit of Mount Harrison.

Christ’s Indian Paintbrush ( Castilleja christii)Ĭhrist’s Indian Paintbrush - ( Castilleja christii) is a showy, yellow flowered perennial endemic to subalpine meadow and sagebrush habitats in the upper elevations of the Albion Mountains, Cassia County, Idaho. Harrison may require extraordinary conservation measures such as ex situ conservation of the plant and its seeds to ensure its continued existence. The long-term effect of global climate change on this population that is only known from atop Mt. One of the threats facing Christ’s Indian Paintbrush is invasive species that have established themselves in this mountain meadow. Harrison in the Albion Mountains in the Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho. States are colored green where the paintbrush may be found.Īn extremely rare plant, Christ’s Indian Paintbrush ( Castilleja christii) is known from only a single mountain meadow atop Mt. Its striking red and orange colors are thought to represent the fiery energy and enthusiasm necessary to achieve one’s goals. Range map of the Christ's Indian Paintbrush. In modern times, the Indian Paintbrush flower is often associated with creativity, passion, and the pursuit of dreams.

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