Giant Red Paintbrush
Castilleja miniata
Orobanchaceae (=Scrophulariaceae)

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miniata - reddish color

Above: on the R-Ranch
C. miniata is the only species I've seen on the R-Ranch.
It grows to 2 and 3 feet high and prefers moist areas.
It can be found growing along South Creek,
and along Parker Meadow Creek, both at the lower level
behind Main Street Cabins, and up near the dam.

Below: Long Meadow Creek, on FR 23S82
along with Streambank Lotus (Lotus oblongifolius)