On 02 Mar 2004 17:34:36 GMT, (MLEBLANCA) opined:

In article , escapee
writes:

I am sorry, but this simply is not true. Many Texas wildflowers need those
weeds to thrive

V
do you know if Texas Paintbrush, Castilleja indivisa, is one of these?


Yes, it is. It needs a particular native grass...I'm not sure which. It's
actually borderline parasitic in that it really does need companions to thrive.
I have mine inter planted with the bluebonnets and since they are legumes and
fix nitrogen, I have a nice stand.

I know most ( if not all) Calif paintbrushes are parasitic upon other plants,
such as grasses and Artemisia. I was curious about Texas species of
Castilleja??

Emilie
NorCal

Yes, it is the exact same thing...

v