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Definition of Indian paintbrush
1. Noun. Erect perennial of eastern and southern United States having showy orange flowers.
Exact synonyms: Asclepias Tuberosa, Butterfly Weed, Chigger Flower, Chiggerflower, Orange Milkweed, Pleurisy Root, Tuber Root
Generic synonyms: Milkweed, Silkweed
Generic synonyms: Milkweed, Silkweed
2. Noun. Any of various plants of the genus Castilleja having dense spikes of hooded flowers with brightly colored bracts.
Exact synonyms: Painted Cup
Generic synonyms: Wild Flower, Wildflower
Group relationships: Castilleia, Castilleja, Genus Castilleia, Genus Castilleja
Specialized synonyms: Castilleja Chromosa, Desert Paintbrush, Castilleja Miniata, Giant Red Paintbrush, Castilleja Sessiliflora, Great Plains Paintbrush, Castilleja Sulphurea, Sulfur Paintbrush
Generic synonyms: Wild Flower, Wildflower
Group relationships: Castilleia, Castilleja, Genus Castilleia, Genus Castilleja
Specialized synonyms: Castilleja Chromosa, Desert Paintbrush, Castilleja Miniata, Giant Red Paintbrush, Castilleja Sessiliflora, Great Plains Paintbrush, Castilleja Sulphurea, Sulfur Paintbrush