Native peoples used this perennial, woody species extensively. Some common parasitic plants include mistletoe (a stem parasite), Sandalwood (hemiparasitic), and even some Christmas trees (such as the Western Australian Christmas tree is an obligate root hemiparasite). There are a variety of other parasitic plants, some of which target food crops (corn, rice, millets, and Sorghum) causing significant economic losses. This combination makes Indian paintbrush a hemiparasite. As a parasite, they penetrate the roots of a host, such as perennial grass, and sequester water and nutrients. All indian paintbrush artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30-day money-back guarantee. They are also ‘obligate parasites’ during a portion of their lifecycle (meaning they cannot complete their lifecycle without it). Shop for indian paintbrush wall art from the worlds greatest living artists. Indian paintbrush photosynthesize energy like other plants. The lack of a perch discourages non-hovering pollinators. Hummingbirds can hover near the plant and extract nectar with their long bills. Indian paintbrush are especially adapted for hummingbird pollination. When ripe, capsules can contain up to 300 seeds which are scattered via the wind. Once pollinated, the plant creates a two-chamber seed capsule. Pollinationīracts also hide the small greenish tubular flowers which attract a variety of pollinators, especially bees and hummingbirds. Bracts are a type of modified leaf that gives the plant the look of a paint brush dipped in red paint. Wildflower: Indian Paintbrush, the state flower of Wyoming, against a natural green background. The Wyoming Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution felt it was time for Wyoming to designate a state flower and put their support behind the Indian Paintbrush.
By 1916, over half of the states had already designated a state flower. In the spring and early summer, Indian paintbrush are easy to find and recognize with their showy red bracts. The Indian Paintbrush is the Wyoming State Flower. Indian paintbrush courtesy of USDA Forest Service
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