Definition of Painted cup

(Bot.) any plant of an American genus of herbs (Castilleia) in which the bracts are usually bright-colored and more showy than the flowers. Castilleia coccinea has brilliantly scarlet bracts, and is common in meadows.

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Castilleia, Castilleja, Castilleja chromosa, Castilleja miniata, Castilleja sessiliflora, Castilleja sulphurea, desert paintbrush, genus Castilleia, genus Castilleja, giant red paintbrush, great plains paintbrush, Indian paintbrush, sulfur paintbrush, wild flower, wildflower

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