Canon Rebel XSI, Canon 18mm – 55mm Mount Lorette Ponds, Alberta Ponds
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja sp.) a.k.a. common red paintbrush
Indian paintbrush is a member of the figwort family. This perennial, that has a cluster of stems that grow upward from the base, can grow up to 60 cm. tall.
LEAVES: – The leaves of the Indian Paintbrush are long and narrow – pointed but without teeth – upper leaves can have 3 lobes and fine hairs
FLOWERS:
- Indian Painbrush flowers are set in clusters- long, tube-like; pale green to red on the ends- partly hidden by brilliant red, hairy and toothed bracts
FRUIT: – capsules with many seeds
HABITAT: – Indian Paintbrush grows in mid to high elevations – dry to moist areas such as forests, roadsides and slopes – Indian Paintbrush is found throughout most of British Columbia.
FASCINATING FACTS: – It is easy to see why the plant received it’s name ‘paintbrush’. The tops look like they have been dipped in bright red paint. – dyes have been made from the Indian Paintbrush plant.
A visit to the ponds produced a variety of wildflowers to take photos of .
Very pretty, I wonder if we have these here,,,love the name,learned something else again, Leslie, enjoy your summer
Hi Elfie, Thanks so very much for the visit and lovely comment. I have seen these as far east as Winnipeg so keep your eyes peeled maybe they are there as well/ A great summer to you as well although I will be around for sure. Take care :>)) Leslie
Comments
oh sis, this is so pretty. I love the composition, the way they show together.
A fave
Thanks Sis! I thought I got lucky to find them grouped like this. The fave is so appreciated! :>)) Leslie
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Very nice capture…love the soft colors Leslie
Larry thank you very much. The banners is appreciated as always :>)) Leslie
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New Group Banner.
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Pops this feature and banner are both greatly appreciated :>)) Leslie
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Great description, pretty soft image
Kala thanks for the visit and great comment :>)) Leslie
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We have these growing wild along our Highways,…They look great along the road,….
Wonderful capture,…
Wildflowers pick their spots don’t they John, so vibrant a color. Thanks John :>)) Leslie
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Very pretty Mate.
Many thanks my friend :>)) Leslie
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Very pretty, Congrats on the feature !
Jan thanks for stopping in and commenting. Really appreciated :>)) Leslie
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Congratulations Sis
February 17, 2012
I am thrilled with this feature. Thank you so very much! :>)) Leslie
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Awesome work.
I so appreciate you lovely comment :>)) Leslie
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Very pretty, I wonder if we have these here,,,love the name,learned something else again, Leslie, enjoy your summer
Hi Elfie, Thanks so very much for the visit and lovely comment. I have seen these as far east as Winnipeg so keep your eyes peeled maybe they are there as well/ A great summer to you as well although I will be around for sure. Take care :>)) Leslie
– Bluenorther