Golden paintbrush (Castilleja levisecta) COSEWIC assessment and status report: chapter 13

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Authorities consulted

  • Achuff, Peter. National Botanist. Ecological Integrity Branch. Parks Canada. Waterton lakes National Park, Alberta.
  • Caplow, Florence. Rare Plant Botanist. Washington Natural Heritage Center.
  • Ceska, Adolf. Botanist. Ceska Ecological Services.
  • Douglas, W. George (deceased). Consulting Botanist.
  • Fraser, Dave. Endangered Species Specialist. Biodiversity Branch. British Columbia Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection. Victoria, British Columbia.
  • Goulet, Gloria. Coordinator – Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge. Canadian Wildlife Service. Ottawa, Ontario.
  • Penny, Jenifer. Botanist. British Columbia Conservation Data Centre. Victoria, British Columbia.
  • Vrilakas, Sue. Botanist/Data Manager, Oregon Natural Heritage Program/The Nature Conservancy. 1322 S.E. Morrison St., Portland, OR 97214.

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