Indian Paintbrush Sticker

Enjoy the beauty of these ephemeral wildflowers year-round with these high-quality, durable vinyl stickers. Custom vinyl stickers feature my original watercolor painting of Castilleja covilleana (Rocky Mountain Paintbrush). It is 3”x3,” and printed on white vinyl, with a 1/8” border. All my stickers are water- and scratch-resistant. Rocky Mountain paintbrush, Castilleja covilleana is a localized plant found as far south as New Mexico, up through the Canadian Rockies. I know it well as a resident of Idaho and Montana. Within its limited range, it is not uncommon. The plant is not hard to identify, given its elongated, spidery, three lobed leaves and bright red or orange bracts. It is one of the earliest blooming paintbrushes, at home on rocky, sagebrush covered slopes. All Indian paintbrushes are hemiparasites, meaning that although these plants are green and can photosynthesize, they also have the ability to sequester nutrients from other organisms, in this case, from perennial grasses. Despite being obligate parasites for part of their lives, these plants do rely on pollinators for reproduction. A variety of insects visit paintbrush flowers, especially bees. This is somewhat surprising since the color red is difficult for insects to see. However, like most red flowers, this species is especially adapted for pollination by hummingbirds. Hummingbirds have long bills that allow them to reach the nectar rewards at the end of long, tubular flowers. Also, the lack of a lower petal lip denies insects a perch to rest on, favoring hovering organisms like bees and hummingbirds. Shipping: Unlimited stickers ship free in a stamp and sealed recycled paper envelope. Indian Paintbrush Vinyl Sticker- Wildflower Sticker, Castilleja Indian Paintbrush Art, Native Flower Sticker