Indian Paintbrush Flower - Native Wildflower Guide & Botanical Illustration #1332263 (License: Personal Use)

This stylized botanical illustration depicts Castilleja miniata, commonly called Indian paintbrush, featuring bright red modified leaves (bracts) that surround the true flowers, which are often white or yellow and partially hidden. The plant’s slender green stem supports lance-shaped leaves and a dense, brush-like inflorescence, capturing its iconic appearance in western North American meadows and prairies.

Used on wildflower identification guides, native plant conservation pages, educational botany sites, and gardening resources targeting eco-conscious landscapers; matches user intent to identify, learn about, or illustrate this culturally significant native species.