Latin name: Castilleja nana Eastw.
  Pronunciation: kas-til-AY-ha NAN-a

  Common name: Dwarf alpine paintbrush
  Family: Orobanchaceae (Broom-rape)
  Habitat: Dry rocky places, 8000'-10,000', Inyo-White
  Mts

  Blooming period: July to August
  Click for Latin name derivations:  1) Castilleja  2) nana
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