Wyoming State Flower

Indian Paintbrush

(Castilleja linariifolia)

The Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja linariifolia), Wyoming's official state flower, is a striking and vibrant wildflower that adorns the state's landscape with its fiery red or orange bracts, often resembling a paintbrush dipped in bright colors. This unique and beautiful wildflower thrives in the mountainous regions and open meadows of Wyoming, adding a vivid contrast to the green and rocky terrain. Its significance as the state flower not only lies in its aesthetic appeal but also in its cultural and ecological importance, as it provides a vital food source for pollinators and exemplifies the resilience and natural beauty of the Wyoming wilderness.