noun
genus of western North and South American perennials often partially parasitic on roots of grasses
• Syn: ↑Castilleja, ↑genus Castilleja, ↑genus Castilleia
• Hypernyms: ↑asterid dicot genus
• Member Holonyms: ↑Scrophulariaceae, ↑family Scrophulariaceae, ↑figwort family, ↑foxglove family
• Member Meronyms: ↑Indian paintbrush, ↑painted cup
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nounsee castilleja
Useful english dictionary. 2012.