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Slickrock Paintbrush

Castilleja scabrida

Notes:

The colorful “petals” of paintbrush are actually modified leaves called bracts; the tubular green spikes are the true flowers. Both the color and shape are designed to attract hummingbirds.

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Jaybird
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Jaybird

Utah, USA

Spotted on Oct 16, 2011
Submitted on Nov 3, 2011

Spotted for Mission

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