castilleja

• Род цветковых растений, произрастающих на западе Северной и Южной Америки, часто частично паразитирующих на корнях трав.

A genus of flowering plants native to western North and South America, often partially parasitic on the roots of grasses.

uncountable · proper noun

1. Genus of flowering plantsC2formalamerican

   A genus of western North and South American perennials often partially parasitic on roots of grasses, commonly known as Indian paintbrush or prairie-fire.

   Кастиллея

   • Castilleja species are known for their bright, showy bracts.
   • The Castilleja plant is often found in meadows and prairies.
   • Botanists study Castilleja for its unique parasitic relationship with grasses.

   Synonymsindian paintbrushprairie fire