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Noun: desert paintbrush
  1. Most common paintbrush of western United States dry lands; having erect stems ending in dense spikes of bright orange to red flowers
    "Desert paintbrush added vibrant colour to the arid landscape";
    - Castilleja chromosa

Derived forms: desert paintbrushes

Type of: Indian paintbrush, painted cup

Encyclopedia: Desert paintbrush