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Downy Paintbrush - Castillega sessiliflora
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Downy Paintbrush - Castillega sessiliflora
 
Roots of paintbrushes can be partially parasitic on roots of other plants.  They can accumulate selenium in soils that have this element.
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Blue Flax is often considered a subspecies of the Eurasian L. perenne which is very similar. The plant is named after Meriwether Lewis.
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