Indian paintbrush is another one of my favorite flowers, especially the red and magenta variety. They bloom all over our alpine environment and they seem especially brilliant and abundant this year.

The story is told of a young Native American, Little Gopher, who, in a vision quest while striving to become a man, was promised the ability to paint the vibrant colors of the sunset. Despite years of ...

Question: I have never tried to plant the Indian paintbrush flower before, and I'm not sure what the culture is besides what's on the LBJ Wildflower center Web site. Are there any tricks for getting a ...

Indian paintbrush and wild indigo are beautiful wildflowers that are blooming in the meadows around Skiatook. Indian paintbrush belongs to the snapdragon family. The upright stems may reach two feet, ...

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is recommending that a rare New Mexico flower be granted federal protection. The swale paintbrush, also known as the glowing Indian paintbrush, ...

Last year, I wrote a couple of columns on our Texas state flower, the bluebonnet. Some years when seeking out the perfect field to take bluebonnet photos, we see another, less popular flower alongside ...

Tomie dePaola is a favorite author and illustrator of picture books. He has, in his own words, a deep interest in folk tale and legend which he is passionate about sharing with young readers. The ...

Whether hiking along flower-fringed trails or driving past rainbow-sprayed roadsides, spring makes it difficult not to fall deeply in love with Texas. This season’s bluebonnet boom is courtesy of the ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Artist, Helen Hornberger, revived the ...